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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...

Fact Sheet
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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."

Press Release

News Digest DOT 09-15

DOT Cautions Consumers on Super Bowl Air Travel Game Ticket Scams.  Air travelers going to Super Bowl XLIX this year should be aware that not all tour packages include a...