Department of Transportation

U.S. airlines hit new low in long tarmac delays

The U.S. Department of Transportation has reported that “tarmac delays”—incidents in which passengers are kept on the plane during long take-off delays—hit their lowest total since rules fining airlines for allowing them went into effect…

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Airfare bill would roll back consumer protection

An airline-industry-backed bill in Congress would roll back the requirement that airlines and travel agencies advertise the fare you’ll actually pay. Before the 2011 Department of Transportation rule—which has been upheld in court—airlines…

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U.S. airlines hit new low in long tarmac delays

The U.S. Department of Transportation has reported that “tarmac delays”—incidents in which passengers are kept on the plane during long take-off delays—hit their lowest total since rules fining airlines for allowing them went into effect…

Read More

Airfare bill would roll back consumer protection

An airline-industry-backed bill in Congress would roll back the requirement that airlines and travel agencies advertise the fare you’ll actually pay. Before the 2011 Department of Transportation rule—which has been upheld in court—airlines…

Read More