DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.15 Q&A

This document explains what DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 covers.

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.3 Q&A

Disclosure of charges for checked baggage

This notice is intended to give guidance to air carriers and foreign air carriers on disclosure of carrier baggage policies and associated fees in connection with checked baggage. The general industry practice until recently has been to allow passengers two free checked bags, generally of up to...

Data.gov Interim Identification & Prioritization Process and Guidelines v1.0

Access to DOT data provides opportunities for consumers to conduct valuable research and analyses, combine data layers into new and interesting “mashups” of DOT and non-DOT data, and build novel applications, services, or derivative information products. Increased visibility and use of DOT data...

DRC Interpreting Request Procedures

DRC Interpreting Request Procedures

Disability Resource Center (DRC) Services Handbook

This Handbook describes the services provided by the DOT Disability Resource Center. The Handbook is designed to be easily navigated on the web, with searchable terms and clickable links to sections and references.

The chapters are meant to stand each on its own, to make it easier for...

Low Vision Awareness and Accessible Documents

Employees with visual disabilities use different types of alternative formats that may include large print, electronic/diskette, Braille, or audiotape. The DOT Disability Resource Center (DRC) urges employees and supervisors to begin creating accessible documents and to learn about the benefits...

Honoring tickets of insolvent airlines

The purpose of this notice is to clarify the obligation of airlines under section 145 of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (“Act”) to provide transportation to passengers of airlines that have ceased operations due to insolvency or bankruptcy.  (P.L. 107-71, 115 Stat. 645 (...

Honoring tickets of insolvent airlines, add'l information

The Department issued a notice on August 8, 2002, providing guidance for airlines and the traveling public regarding the obligation of airlines under section 145 of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (“Act”) to transport passengers of airlines that have ceased operations due to...

Warning letter re GDS/OTA display bias

The following letter was sent on February 1, 2011, to the association which represents the major global distribution systems operating in the United States and to several global distribution systems and online travel agents.