News Archive
Enforcement Notice Regarding Denying Boarding by Airlines of Individuals Suspected of Having Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings’ (Enforcement Office), a unit within the Office of the General Counsel, regulates...
Disability issues: security screening (Amended December 6, 2001 and June 27, 2002)
Fact Sheet
Steps Taken to Ensure New Security Requirements
Preserve and Respect the Civil Rights of People...
Nondiscrimination in inspection and safety duties
October 12, 2001
Carrying Out Transportation Inspection and Safety Responsibilities
In A Nondiscriminatory...
Refund when flight is canceled
This message was e-mailed to major airlines and aviation associations on September 25, 2001. It concerns the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade...
Choice of forum contract provisions, fare penalties when carrier cancels flight
This letter was sent to the U.S. air carriers listed at the end of the letter.
We are sending you and other airlines this letter to advise you of several of the more problematic practices...
Suggested Guidelines for Accessible Lavatories in Twin-Aisle Aircraft
This document is the product of a special ad hoc working group formed by airframe manufacturers, airlines and disability advocacy groups and representatives from federal agencies.
How Connected Vehicles Work
In 2018, more than 37,000 people were killed needlessly in traffic crashes. In addition to the devastating human toll and suffering from motor vehicle crashes, the American taxpayer supports more...