17 million people are expected to go through airport security, an 8.5 percent increase over 2023. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) predicts record-high travel rates for Labor Day…
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Transportation Secretary Breaks Ground for Las Vegas Bus Transit
His “Summer of Construction” tour celebrates the department’s investments. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the $378 million Las Vegas rapid transit project…
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NHTSA Announces BMW Recall of 720,000 Vehicles
The X1, X3, and X5 models have improperly sealed electrical connectors near the water pump. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced this week that BMW is…
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Transportation Department Finalizes Training Requirements for Public Transit Safety
The department issued a final rule updating the FTA Safety Certification Training Program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule updating its Public Transportation Safety Certification…
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FAA Requires Immediate Boeing Inspections After LATAM Flight Drop
The agency issues an Airworthiness Directive, sending inspectors to check certain planes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it is requiring inspections of certain Boeing aircraft after…
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Transportation Secretary Reminds Airlines of Refund Obligations
He calls the lack of compliance with recent policy updates “unacceptable.” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to the CEOs of America’s ten largest airlines, reiterating policy…
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NTSB Conducts Two-Day Boeing Investigative Hearing
First day held 10 hours of interviews with company leaders and witnesses. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted a two-day investigative hearing into Boeing this week, examining…
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Transportation Department Proposes Ban on Airline Fees for Family Seating
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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Administration Strike Force on Unfair Pricing Holds Public Meeting
FTC and DOJ partner in discussions on enforcement actions to reduce prices for Americans. The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice held and co-hosted an inaugural…
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Transportation Department Announces Funding for Airport Improvements
Construction projects across 299 airports in 46 states will receive a total of $374 million. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that 299 airports have been selected…
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