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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Grants to Help Puerto Rico’s Air Travelers
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced two grants totaling $23.5 million to make air service safer and more convenient for Puerto Rico’s air travelers. He was joined by Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño and Congressman Pedro R. Pierluisi.
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Airlines Set Records for First Half of 2012 in On-Time Performance, Fewest Cancellations and Tarmac Delays, Lowest Mishandled Baggage Rate
The nation’s largest airlines set record marks during the first half of this year for on-time performance, the fewest long tarmac delays, and the lowest rates of canceled flights and mishandled baggage.
According to the Air Travel Consumer Report issued today by the U.S. Department of...
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases New “Faces of Distracted Driving” Video
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today released the latest video in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Faces of Distracted Driving” series, featuring the story of John T. Gordon from Marion, Ohio.
WATCH: “John T. Gordon, 35” – http://youtu.be/dQ-FJqmcxq8
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FMCSA’s Fit, Willing and Able Regulatory Policy Raises the Safety Bar For Truck and Bus Companies Seeking Operating Authority. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Fit, Willing and Able policy guidance raises the safety bar for commercial trucks and buses by providing the specific...
Policy - Office of International Aviation
DOT Issues Consent Agreement; Allows Restart of Line 14 in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration today announced that Enbridge Energy has met the requirements of last week’s amended corrective action order and executed a consent agreement. These actions allow for the restart...
Policy - Aviation - Mark Raggio
DOT Fines Three Companies for Violating DOT Airline Consumer Protection Rules
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Philippine Airlines, Santa Barbara Airlines, and ticket agent Pacific for Less for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection rules that took effect in January.
Philippine Airlines and Pacific for...