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2014 USDOT TIGER Awards

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the Department of Transportation would provide $600 million for 72 transportation projects in 46 states and the District of Columbia from its TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) 2014 program.

Common Terms in Air Travel

This is an explanation of common terminology used in the air transportation industry to assist consumers in understanding the rules that govern air travel.