The New York Times – Travel:
When airlines sell more tickets than available seats, passengers can get kicked off their flights — whether they want to or not.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department’s first ever penalty for chronic delays takes aim at four routes that consistently arrived late for five consecutive months.
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What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees
The New York Times – Travel:
The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect.
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Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints
The New York Times – Travel:
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new partnership with more than a dozen state attorneys general that aims to improve protections for air travelers.
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U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department said the proposed regulations would make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling passengers’ wheelchairs.
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U.S. Fines Southwest Airlines $140 Million for Holiday Meltdown
The New York Times – Travel:
The penalty is by far the largest ever imposed by the Transportation Department on an airline for consumer protection violations.
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A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, U.S. Warns
The New York Times – Travel:
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.
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U.S. Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Lengthy Tarmac Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
In 43 instances in recent years, the airline kept passengers stranded on the tarmac for hours in violation of federal rules, the Transportation Department said.