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Aviation Consumer Protection

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JTB USA, Inc. 2013-5-15

This consent order concerns violations by JTB USA, Inc., when it failed to disclose code-share arrangements as required by 49 U.S.C. § 41712(c) and 14 CFR Part 257 during telephone airline reservation calls. These failures also constitute separate and distinct violations of 49 U.S.C. § 41712(a...

AirTran Airways, Inc. 2013-5-14

This order concerns violations by AirTran Airways, Inc., (AirTran) of the full fare advertising rule, 14 CFR 399.84(a), and the statutory prohibition against unfair and deceptive practices, 49 U.S.C. § 41712.

Air China Limited 2013-5-3

This consent order concerns violations by Air China Limited (Air China) of 14 CFR Part 259 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712. Specifically, the carrier failed to inform passengers on a flight delayed at the gate for a lengthy period of time of the opportunity to deplane. In addition, Air China failed to...

2013 Inflation adjustment to domestic baggage liability limit

SUMMARY

In accordance with existing regulations, this final rule raises the minimum limit on domestic baggage liability applicable to air carriers to reflect inflation since July 2008, the basis month of the most recent previous revision to the liability limit.

Travel Tips - Draft 2

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A collection of helpful tips and information to help you protect yourself while traveling.

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