The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue said it saw a “high likelihood” of an antitrust suit by the Justice Department this week, but declared that the deal would foster competition.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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New ‘Dashboard’ Allows Travelers to See Which Airlines Seat Families Together
The New York Times – Travel:
The Department of Transportation is launching a new online resource for travelers to see which airlines guarantee seating families with children age 13 and under together.
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Air Travel Debacles Put Pete Buttigieg in the Hot Seat
The New York Times – Travel:
Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, is facing scrutiny after a meltdown by Southwest Airlines and a Federal Aviation Administration system outage wreaked havoc on flights.
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Southwest’s Canceled Flights Draw Federal Scrutiny
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline canceled another 2,500 flights on Wednesday and said it would be days before normal service resumes.
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Southwest and Other Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Across the US
The New York Times – Travel:
The company canceled more than 60 percent of its flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers stranded.
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U.S. Fines Airlines More Than $7 Million for Not Providing Refunds
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department penalties come after many travelers have expressed frustration about flight delays, cancellations and other problems.
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Pete Buttigieg Is Trying to Fix Air Travel With a ‘Dashboard.’ What’s on It?
The New York Times – Travel:
The D.O.T. says its new interactive chart is compelling many U.S. airlines to publicly commit to pay for things like hotels and meals when flights are canceled or significantly delayed. But does it have teeth?
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Transportation Dept. Proposes Changes to Federal Policy on Flight Refunds
The New York Times – Travel:
If a new federal policy goes into effect, Americans will have more recourse when airlines cancel or significantly delay flights.
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Spirit-Frontier Merger Could Hurt Airline Competition, Legislators Say
The New York Times – Travel:
A group of progressive senators and House members urged federal officials to scrutinize the plan, saying it could harm travelers and workers.