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Delta – WestJet Application for Antitrust Immunity Order to Show Cause
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announces the tentative approval of, and grant of antitrust immunity for, the proposed alliance agreement submitted by Delta Air Lines and WestJet. The carriers request antitrust immunity to operate a joint venture between the United States and Canada, through which they intend to coordinate their services, including network planning, pricing, and sales activities. By combining networks, the carriers are expected to expand capacity on some...
Air Travel Consumer Report: July 2020 Numbers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its September 2020 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on reporting marketing and operating air carrier data compiled for the month of July 2020. The full consumer report and other aviation consumer matters of interest to the public can be found at http://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer.
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency has...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces First Marine Highway Project Designation for North Carolina
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the designation of the North Carolina Ferry System (NCFS) as a Marine Highway Project, a first for the state of North Carolina. Marine highways are navigable waterways that can be used as alternate options to traditional transportation methods.
“This historic designation will enhance the ability of the North Carolina Ferry System to connect communities and promote economic growth with an efficient, effective...
Oath of Allegiance-Citizenship Ceremony
Remarks Prepared for Delivery by
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao
Oath of Allegiance-Citizenship Ceremony
U.S. Customs and Immigration Service
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office, Fairfax, VA
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Thank you, Kim, for that nice introduction. And let me acknowledge Deputy District Director Sarah Taylor, and Section Chief Victoria Moody as well.
What a treat it is to be here! ...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Over $220 Million in Grants for America’s Ports
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the award of more than $220 million in discretionary grant funding to improve port facilities in 15 states and territories through the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program.
“This $220 million in federal grants will improve America’s ports with nearly half the projects are located in Opportunity Zones, which were established to revitalize economically...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Historic Commercial Space Transportation Reforms
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the publication of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Streamlined Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements...
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Launches Stop. Trains Can’t. Awareness Campaign to Save Lives at Railroad Grade Crossings
$6.6 million nationwide campaign runs through November 8
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the launch today of this year’s Stop. Trains Can’t. public education campaign, which will run through November 8. This national $6.6 million safety campaign will run on radio, digital, and social media, educating drivers not to gamble with their lives at rail grade crossings. The campaign will also target high-risk highway-railway crossings in...
Emirates Fined for Operating Flights in FAA-Prohibited Airspace
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Emirates $400,000 for operating flights carrying the JetBlue Airways code in airspace in which the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibited U.S. operators from flying. The airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations.
The Department granted Emirates economic licensing authority to display JetBlue Airways’ designator code (B6) on flights operated by Emirates to and from the United...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $574 Million in Emergency Relief for Road and Bridge Repairs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will provide $574 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help 39 states and Puerto Rico make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by storms, floods, and other unexpected events.
“This $574 million in federal funding will help states repair and rebuild roads and bridges damaged from natural disasters,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
The U.S....