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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
SUBJECT: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot ProgramBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It...
Q: What’s the purpose of this program?A: The purpose of the program is to explore ways to safely expand cutting-edge drone operations into the National Airspace by pairing state, local, and tribal governments with unmanned aircraft operators.
Q: How does this initiative differ from...
Alaska Airlines/Virgin America will adopt measures to provide greater accessibility to individuals with disabilities than required under DOT rules. In return, the Department will not take enforcement action against the airline for its failure to comply with the Department’s accessible...
Spirit Airlines will adopt measures to provide greater accessibility to individuals with disabilities than required under DOT rules. In return, the Department will not take enforcement action against the airline for its failure to comply with the Department’s accessible airport kiosk rule...
All Nippon Airways will adopt measures to provide greater accessibility to individuals with disabilities than required under DOT rules. In return, the Department will not take enforcement action against the airline for its failure to comply with the Department’s website accessibility rule...
Southwest Airlines will adopt measures to provide greater accessibility to individuals with disabilities than required under DOT rules. In return, the Department will not take enforcement action against the airline for its failure to comply with the Department’s accessible airport kiosk...
Annual Report on Disability-Related Air Travel Complaints
Bipartisan Partnership Between the U.S. Department of Transportation and State Attorneys General to Protect Airline Passengers
Common Terms in Air Travel
Tell it to the Judge: ...
The vast majority of the time, passengers don’t have any problems boarding their flights. But occasionally, airlines may “bump” passengers and have them give up their seats. Bumping, also known as “denied boarding,” happens when there are more passengers scheduled to fly on an...
While the vast majority of airline passengers’ checked bags arrive at their destination on time and in the condition received, checked bags may occasionally become lost, delayed, or damaged in transit. Under DOT regulations (for domestic travel) and international treaties (for international...