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The Congressional Review Act (CRA) requires agencies to submit a report of a “rule” to each chamber of Congress and the Comptroller General before an agency action can take effect. Under the CRA, Congress can follow an expedited process to overturn an agency action by issuing a joint...
This final rule on Refunds and Other Consumer Protections II amends the Department’s regulations, as updated by the April 26, 2024 final rule, consistent with the requirements of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing to require airlines to seat children aged 13 and under adjacent to at least one accompanying adult at no additional cost beyond the fare, subject to limited exceptions. This proposed rule is part of President Biden’s whole-of-government...
The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to ensure that consumers are treated fairly when they do not receive service that they paid for or are unable or advised not to travel because of a serious communicable disease. Under the final rule, U.S. and foreign air carriers...
The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to protect airline passengers from surprise fees when purchasing a ticket. The rule requires airlines and ticket agents to tell consumers upfront what fees they charge for a first or second checked bag, a carry-on bag, and for...
The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requires agencies to publish in the Federal Register a general notice of proposed rulemaking which needs to include: 1) a statement of the time, place, and nature of public rulemaking proceedings; 2) reference to the legal authority under which the rule is...
Previous Cap: $1,320,000
Below is a compilation of rulemakings related to the Department of Transportation’s aviation consumer protection, civil rights, and economic licensing requirements.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing an NPRM that would require airlines to refund fees for checked bags that are significantly delayed and for ancillary services, such as advance seat selection and wi-fi, when consumers pay for them but they are not provided. Under an existing...