$1.8 million penalty levied for ongoing violations of safety rules on JetBlue-coded routes. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined Emirates Airlines $1.8 million for code-share violations…
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Boeing Faces Possible Criminal Fine from DOJ
In May, the department concluded the company was in violation of an agreement to avoid criminal charges. This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) received a letter from…
Read MoreBoeing CEO Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee
Senators express skepticism over claims that the company is ready to address safety concerns. The outgoing CEO of Boeing, David Calhoun, testified before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on…
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Transportation Department Secures Refunds for Pandemic Flight Cancellations
The agency took action against Lufthansa, Dutch Airways, and South African Airways. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced enforcement actions against Lufthansa, South African Airways, and KLM Royal…
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DOT Launches Dashboard to Enhance Travel Benefits for Military Families
“Support Our Troops“ initiative simplifies access to airline benefits for service members, expands consumer protections and accountability. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new “Support Our…
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Transportation Department Fines Airline $300K for Tarmac Delay Violations
Passengers were not permitted to deboard from two Volaris flights that were grounded longer than 4 hours. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined Volaris Airlines $300,000…
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Airlines Sue DOT over New Fee Disclosure Rule
They claim the “arbitrary” regulation goes beyond governmental authority. Airline groups sued the Department of Transportation (DOT) this week to block its new rule requiring the upfront disclosure…
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FAA Investigates Inspection Reports on Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airplanes
The company claimed incomplete tests were falsely approved by employees. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that it has opened an investigation into manufacturing inspections of…
Read MoreSenate Passes FAA Bill on Air Safety and Customer Service
The bill would also increase the number of air traffic controllers. The Senate passed a bill to improve air travel safety and boost the number of air traffic…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Southwest Airlines Compensation
Passengers who experience delays or cancellations within the airline’s control to receive $75 in vouchers. The U.S. Department of Transportation is requiring Southwest Airlines to offer travel vouchers…
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