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Aviation Consumer Protection

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May 2024 Air Travel Consumer Report

About this Document

The Air Travel Consumer Report is a monthly product of the Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. The report is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by the airlines. 

Data...

Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación (Volaris) - Order 2024-5-17

This consent order concerns violations by Concesionaria Vuela Compania de Aviacion S.A.P.I. de C.V. d/b/a Volaris (Volaris) of 14 CFR Part 259 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712. Specifically, Volaris failed to adhere to the assurances in its contingency plan for lengthy tarmac delays that it will not remain...

April 2024 Air Travel Consumer Report

About this Document

The Air Travel Consumer Report is a monthly product of the Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. The report is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by the airlines. 

Data Included...

Final Rule - Refunds and Other Consumer Protections

The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to ensure that consumers are treated fairly when they do not receive service that they paid for or are unable or advised not to travel because of a serious communicable disease. Under the final rule, U.S. and foreign air carriers...

Final Rule - Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees

The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to protect airline passengers from surprise fees when purchasing a ticket. The rule requires airlines and ticket agents to tell consumers upfront what fees they charge for a first or second checked bag, a carry-on bag, and for...