The New York Times – Travel:
A Biden-era rule, now halted, would have forced airlines to pay passengers up to $775 in cash for significant flight disruptions.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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Duffy Won’t Give Timeline to Restore Flights as Shutdown Appears Near End
The New York Times – Travel:
The transportation secretary said data would guide the decision. He also stepped up his warnings of potential chaos, saying some airlines could ground their fleets if the shutdown continued.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Shutdown, Flight Reductions and Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the Trump administration’s announcement of a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.
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How Air Traffic Controllers Are Surviving Without Pay During the Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
Five weeks into the government shutdown, controllers across the country, forced to work without pay, are taking second jobs to stay afloat.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.
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The Trump Administration Wants to Roll Back Airline Passenger Rights
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department’s apparent openness to undoing government policies protecting the rights of airline passengers could have wide ramifications.
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Trump Administration Drops Biden Plan for Flight Delay Compensation
The New York Times – Travel:
The Trump administration said it will withdraw former President Biden’s plan to require airlines to compensate passengers for carrier-caused disruptions.
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F.A.A.’s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Restored After Outage
The New York Times – Travel:
The transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, said the Federal Aviation Administration had used a backup system while it addressed the problem.
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U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.