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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the creation of Forces to Flyers, a new research initiative aimed at supporting military veterans who are interested in becoming commercial pilots.
“There is a commercial pilot shortage due to the increased demand...
A4A Applauds Volpe National Transportation Systems Center’s Veteran Pilot Initiative
WASHINGTON, November 16, 2017 – Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today applauded the Volpe National Transportation...
August 2017 U.S. Airline Traffic Data
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its November 2017 Air Travel Consumer Report on air carrier data compiled for the month of September 2017, third quarter of 2017, and first nine months of 2017. For the third...
November 2017 Air Travel Consumer Report
Improved website design will make it easier for travelers to understand their rights
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that it is launching its redesigned airline consumer website
“This redesigned website will provide clear...
Improved website design will make it easier for travelers to understand their rights
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that it is launching its redesigned airline consumer website.
“This redesigned website will provide clear...
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoAnnouncement of DOT Drone Integration Pilot ProgramDOT HeadquartersWashington, DCThursday, November 2, 2017
Thank you everyone, for coming. I am pleased that so many distinguished guests...
Department Encourages Local, State, and Tribal Governments to Complete a Notice of Intent
WASHINGTON – Joined by hundreds of drone operators, industry leaders, members of the public, law enforcement and first responders, and local, state, tribal and federal officials at Department...
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has renewed the Control Number for the U.S. Department of Transportation Service Animal Air Transportation Form and Service Animal Relief Attestation Form. Both...