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...
Travel plans sometimes change and you may want a refund for a purchased airline ticket or fees for other related services such as baggage transport or seat selection. This page contains useful information to determine whether you are entitled to a refund of the ticket price or fees charged for...
What is a “Tarmac Delay”?
A tarmac delay occurs when an airplane on the ground is either awaiting takeoff or has just landed and passengers do not have the opportunity to get off the plane.
DOT’s tarmac delay rule applies only to tarmac delays that occur at U.S. airports....
Photos from Commissioner of Puerto Rico Jenniffer Gonzalez of impassable roads in the interior of Puerto Rico.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) today announced it is issuing three separate hazardous materials training related grants totaling $23,870,045. The grants are part of PHMSA’s comprehensive approach...
Draft Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoUnited Brotherhood of Carpenters, “Leadership Conference”Las Vegas, NVTuesday, Oct 3, 2017
Thank you, President [Doug] McCarron for that introduction. I am pleased to join you for this...
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoRhode Island Business Leaders DayHosted by Senator Jack ReedHart Senate Office Building 9th Floor Conference CenterOctober 4, 2017
Thank you, Senator Reed, for inviting me to join you for the...