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Essential Air Service FAQ

Frequently Asked Question Topics

  • Hold-In Authority
  • How Much Service?
  • Eligibility Standards
  • Subsidy Rate Negotiations
  • Size of the Program
  • ...

Biography

Paul Gretch

Director, Office of International Aviation

Education

  • B.A., Brooklyn College (1963) J.D., Harvard Law School (1966) L.L.M., New York University Law School (International Law)(...

Biography

Linda L. Lawson

Director, Office of Safety, Energy and Environment

Linda Lawson has directed the Office of Transportation Policy Development at the U.S. Department of Transportation since 1998. Ms. Lawson...

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Railroad Operations

Overview

The nation’s railroads have more than a century-long commitment to the nation’s service men and women, and this year continue to hire veterans at a robust pace. Between 20-25...

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About Featured Job Sites

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The Veterans Employment Center (VEC)
The VEC provides tools and resources for service members and veterans to help with their transition to civilian...

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IATFCPA Complaints

The Department may take action in response to anti-competitive, discriminatory, predatory or unjustifiable activities by a foreign government or foreign airlines against a U.S. airline under 49 U....

Biography

Joel Szabat

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy

Joel Szabat is a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. This is his second tour of duty at DOT. Before returning to DOT...

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'Defensive Flying' Tips

Most airline trips are uneventful. However, you can take steps to reduce even further your chances of encountering problems. Here is some advice for "defensive flying."