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Airline On-Time Performance, Cancellation Rate in February Improve from Last Year; Mishandled Baggage at All-Time Low
The nation’s largest airlines posted an on-time arrival rate of 86.2 percent in February, up from both the 74.5 percent on-time rate of February 2011 and from January 2012’s 83.7 percent rate,...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Attends Groundbreaking of $196.6 Million Tucson Streetcar Project
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today participated in the groundbreaking of a new 3.9-mile modern streetcar line project that will directly connect thousands of commuters with Tucson’s...
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Frontier Fined for Violating Rules Protecting Air Travelers with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty of $50,000 against Frontier Airlines for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities.
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U.S. Cross-Border Trucking Effort Emphasizes Safety and Efficiency
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today shared with Congress and the government of Mexico an initial concept document for a long haul cross-border Mexican trucking program that prioritizes...
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Mesaba Fined for Violating Rules Protecting Air Travelers with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty against Mesaba Aviation for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities. The carrier was assessed a...
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U.S. Department of Transportation Provides Guidance to Airlines, Ticket Agents on Code-Share Disclosure Requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Aviation Enforcement Office today provided guidance to airlines and ticket agents about the requirement for notifying passengers if a flight they are...
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No Tarmac Delays Longer Than Three Hours for the Second Month in a Row
Novemberwasthe second month in a row that the nation’s largest airlines reported no flights with tarmac delays of more than three hours, while the carriers...
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