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Aviation

Legacy ID
25

DOT Fines Three Airlines for Violating Airline Consumer Protection Rules

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Royal Jordanian Airlines, EgyptAir, and Royal Air Maroc for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection rules that took effect in January.

Royal Jordanian Airlines violated the rule on full-fare...

Orbitz Worldwide, LLC 2012-8-24

This order concerns violations by Orbitz Worldwide, LLC, (Orbitz) of the Department’s rule requiring baggage fee disclosure, 14 CFR 399.85(b), and the statutory prohibition against unfair and deceptive practices and unfair methods of competition, 49 U.S.C. § 41712.

It directs Orbitz, a...

JetBlue Airways Corporation 2012-8-25

This consent order concerns violations of 14 CFR Part 259 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712 involving the failure by JetBlue Airways Corporation (JetBlue) as required to inform passengers on a flight delayed at the gate for a lengthy period of time of the opportunity to deplane.

Moreover, JetBlue...

Orbitz Fined for Failing to Disclose Baggage Fees Properly

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined online ticket agent Orbitz $50,000 for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection rule by failing to clearly and prominently inform consumers that they may have to pay baggage fees, and directed the...

International Economic Authority

Overview

The U.S. Air Carrier Licensing Division processes requests by U.S. airlines for authority to serve foreign markets using the procedures provided in 14 CFR Part 302, subparts B and C.  Under these procedures, a carrier may apply for authority to operate by exemption (valid for...