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Air Travel Consumer Report: September 2019 and 3rd Quarter 2019 Numbers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its November 2019 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on reporting marketing and operating air carrier data compiled for the month of September 2019.  The full consumer report and other aviation consumer matters...

BUILD 2019 Announcement

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoBUILD AnnouncementOrlando, FloridaTuesday, November 12, 2019

Thank you for that introduction, Kevin. It’s great to be here today in Orlando!

Let me thank the City of Orlando for hosting us, and...

Carnegie Mellon University Traffic21 Institute 10 Year Anniversary

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoCarnegie Mellon University Traffic21 Institute 10 Year AnniversaryPittsburgh, PAThursday, November 7, 2019

Thank you for that introduction President Jahanian.

Today, we celebrate ten years of...

Volpe Center Groundbreaking

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoVolpe Center GroundbreakingCambridge, MAWednesday, October 30, 2019

Thank you for that introduction.

I am so delighted that Governor Baker is here.  Thank you, Governor.  We also welcome...

Access and Mobility for All Summit

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoDisability Access and Mobility for All SummitWashington, DCTuesday, October 29, 2019

Good afternoon!

I’m delighted to welcome you to the Department’s 2019 Access and Mobility for All Summit.  This is...