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September 2023 Air Travel Consumer Report
About this Document
The Air Travel Consumer Report is a monthly product of the Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. The report is...
2021 Report on Complaints Received By Airlines in 2020
The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), 49 U.S.C. 41705, prohibits discriminatory treatment of persons with disabilities in air transportation. The Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act...
'Back to Basics' for Substance Abuse Professionals
As a SAP, remember the important role you play as “Gatekeeper” for DOT’s return-to-duty process. You represent the major decision point (and in some cases, the only decision point) an...
'Back to Basics' for Breath Alcohol Technicians/Screening Test Technicians
As a technician for DOT-regulated alcohol tests, you play a vital role in the success of the DOT alcohol testing program. Doing your job correctly means ‘Do it right the First Time and Every...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Research Opportunity to Test Digital Construction Management Tools for Transit Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of approximately $5.1 million in competitive grant funds to support a new research...
U.S. Department of Transportation Advances America’s Infrastructure with Expanded Regional Grants
DOT program clears roadblocks for credit-worthy projects and encourages best practices in project planning, financing, and delivery
2020 Summary Report
Annual Report on Disability-Related Air Travel Complaints Received During Calendar Year 2020