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DOT Fines Delta for Violating Bumping Compensation Rules

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DOT Fines Delta for Violating Bumping Compensation Rules

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty against Delta Air Lines for violating federal rules protecting passengers who are denied boarding against their...