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Aviation Consumer Protection

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September 2020 Meeting

The ACPAC held a virtual public meeting on September 24, 2020.  Three topics were discussed at that meeting—(1) the report of the National In-Flight Sexual Misconduct Task Force (Task Force); (2) transparency of airline ancillary service fees; and (3) involuntary changes to...

Emirates Order 2020-9-29

This consent order concerns unauthorized foreign air transportation by Emirates in violation of 49 U.S.C. § 41301.  This order directs Emirates to cease and desist from future similar violations of section 41301, and assesses the carrier a compromise civil penalty of $400,000.

August 2020 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. 

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July 2020 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 2020-7-3

This consent order concerns violations by Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, 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 regarding the...

June 2020 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...