Pandemic exceptions expire for airports in New York and Washington, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that temporary waivers for international flight requirements are ending,…
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FAA Rule Extends Flight Attendant Rest Periods
Increases rest period to 10 hours. This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new rule that will give flight attendants 10 consecutive hours off between shifts.…
Read MoreCongressional Committees Propose Airline Funding Probe
Chairmen release joint letter addressed to Treasury Department The leaders of two congressional committees sent a joint letter to the Treasury Department’s inspector general last week, suggesting a…
Read MorePresident Pledges Airport Improvements
He says the investments will create 6,000 jobs. President Biden traveled to Boston’s Logan Airport on Monday to highlight a $62 million investment being made there through the…
Read MoreDashboard for Air Traveler Rights Launches
Transportation Department site includes airline improvements to customer service. The Department of Transportation launched its Airline Customer Service Dashboard ahead of the Labor Day weekend to provide airline…
Read MoreTSA Reports Labor Day Air Travel Higher Than 2019
First holiday to exceed pre-pandemic levels. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported this week that 8.76 million travelers were screened over Labor Day weekend. This exceeds numbers recorded…
Read MoreFAA Allows Delta to Temporarily Cut Some Flights
Full refunds for canceled flights are a condition for cuts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decided last week to allow Delta Air Lines to temporarily cut off some…
Read MoreSecretary Buttigieg Discusses Airline Regulation Updates
Rules proposed by DOT last week are being deliberated. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke on Monday about his department’s current perspective on airline regulation. Record numbers of flight…
Read MoreDOT Allocates $16.9 Million for Small Air Services
Department will help air services in 25 communities across 20 states. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced this past Wednesday that $16.5 million will be awarded to assist…
Read MoreLegislation Would Guarantee Refunds for Canceled Flights
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts says, “Enough is enough.” Legislation was introduced Monday in both the House and Senate that would require airlines to provide cash refunds to…
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