Trump Administration Reverses $16 Million in Airline Fines
DOT has now asked American Airlines to use the $16.7 million as investments to benefit fliers with disabilities.
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DOT Proposes Vague Plans to ‘Make Air Travel Family-Friendly Again’
The U.S. Department of Transportation is on a mission to transform air travel. After its launch of a campaign on civility, it has announced a $1 billion fund to make the skies family-friendly. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy teamed up with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce the campaign, “Make … Continued
Trump Administration Drops Biden-Era Airline Requirements
The Biden plan for airline compensation to delayed passengers has been nixed by the Trump administration.
Airlines Push to Undo Passenger Protections
Among the regulations IATA takes issue with include the Biden Administration’s proposed plan to require airlines to compensate passengers for delays or cancellations within their control.
Airlines Move to Undo Protections for Travelers With Disabilities
Airlines call new protections “unlawful.”
How the Second Trump Administration Might Impact Your Travel Plans
The travel industry braces for significant changes.
Southwest Illegally Operated ‘Chronically Delayed’ Flights, Says U.S. Government
This action follows recent fines against JetBlue and Frontier Airlines for similar violations.
U.S. Government: JetBlue Suffers From ‘Illegal Chronic Flight Delays’
The DOT estimated that 70% of the 145 delays recorded on those flights were within the control of JetBlue.
Do You Want Compensation for a Flight Delay? Do This Now
Thanks to the latest proposal from the Department of Transportation, 2025 could finally be the year that American travelers receive cash compensation for significant flight delays and cancellations. But to make sure it happens, you should submit a public comment by February 10.
Air Passenger Rights in the U.S. Just Got Way Better. Here’s What to Know
Better air travel experiences are on the horizon for U.S. passengers thanks to the Department of Transportation’s new rules.