This order concerns violations by Concesionaria Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.P.I. de C.V., (Volaris) of 14 CFR 399.85(b) and the statutory prohibition against unfair and deceptive practices, 49 U.S.C. § 41712.
It directs Volaris to cease and desist from future similar violations and...
The Department of transportation collects air fare data and prepares them in compliance with Section 155 of Pub L. 106-181, to be used in the development of Airport Competition Plans. One component of the Competition Plan is an evaluation of the submitting airport’s fares compared to those at...
Slots and Slot Exemptions
At certain U.S. airports, demand for runway operations exceeds available capacity. At these airports, the Department has implemented operational limitations to relieve congestion in the form of airport slots. A slot is an authorization to conduct an...
/office-policy/aviation-policy/alliance-monitoring-overviewU.S. air carriers are required to submit cooperative service agreements that they have with each other, such as reciprocal code sharing, joint frequent flyer and lounge access, and joint marketing, to the Department for review before...
OverviewThe Bureau of Transportation Statistics, part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, has taken over responsibility for compiling a rural airports list annually for the Treasury Department/IRS, which is used by airlines to assist in establishing air fares. For...
UPDATE:
On October 31, 2024, the Department issued the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant Selection Order. DOT selected 14 applications from 14 States, totaling nearly $12 million in federal grant assistance.
FY 2023 SCASDP Selection Order: October 31, 2024...