It would require airlines to seat parents next to children without additional charge. The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a new rule that would prohibit airlines from charging…
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FAA Agrees to More Rest for Air Traffic Controllers
Under an agreement, controllers will receive a minimum of 10 hours between shifts. The Federal Aviation Administration reached a deal with an airport employee union to give air…
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President Briefed on Widespread IT Outage
The global tech crash involving a CrowdStrike update affects Microsoft Windows. President Joe Biden received a briefing Friday morning regarding the global information technology (IT) outage. After cybersecurity…
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TSA Sets New Record for Passenger Screening
At 3 million passengers in one day, summer travel has been increasing by 5% compared to last year The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 3.01 million airline passengers…
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Transportation Department Opens Airline Applications for New Daily DC Routes
Five additional daily flights are planned at Reagan National beginning in mid-July. The Department of Transportation (DOT) opened applications for five new daily flights at Reagan National Airport…
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Transportation Department Fines Emirates for Unauthorized Code-Share Flights
$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 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…
Read MoreTransportation 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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Appeals Court Revives Military Leave Case Against American Airlines
Appellate judge indicates military leave is a civic duty. A panel of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals voted to revive a class action lawsuit against American Airlines…
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