P.L. 112-95: Filing tarmac delay contingency plans with DOT

This document is related to the submission of emergency contigency plans by Aircraft Carriers and Airport Operators.

Notice of Department of Transportation Requirements Regarding Flights to College Bowl Games and other Special Events

This notice is to provide guidance to colleges and other organizations wishing to arrange charter flights, including flights to football bowl games, NCAA basketball playoff games, or other special events. The notice is also intended to provide information regarding the economic licensing and...

The Role Of Air Charters Brokers In Arranging Air Transportation

The purpose of this notice is to provide guidance regarding the lawful role of air charter brokers (i.e., entities, including persons, that link prospective charter customers with direct air carriers) in the provision of air transportation.1 This guidance will be used by the Office of the...

Haiti Emergency exemption under 49 U.S.C. § 40109 from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 41101

By this order, we are extending for an additional 30 days the emergency exemption authority from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 41101 granted to carriers with authority under 14 CFR Part 125 in connection with Haiti relief efforts. That exemption, first granted by Order 2010-1-10, issued January...

Haiti Emergency exemption pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 40109 from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 41101 (Part 125 Operators) DOCKET

By this order, we grant carriers with authority under 14 CFR Part 125 emergency exemption authority from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 41101. This exemption will allow those carriers to provide assistance in the carriage of freight and people affected by the January 12, 2010, Haiti earthquake,...

Airlines Report One Tarmac Delay Longer than Three Hours On Domestic Flights, One Longer Than Four Hours on International Flights in November

Airlines reported only one tarmac delay of more than three hours on domestic flights and one tarmac delay of more than four hours on international flights in November, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report.

Plane Talk: Public Charter Flights

Charter flights can provide excellent value, and they often operate nonstop in markets where scheduled flights would be less direct. In addition, many charters don't have all of the restrictions of scheduled-service discount fares, e.g. advance-purchase, stay over a Saturday night, stay no more...

Plane Talk: Tips on Avoiding Baggage Problems

Relatively few bags are damaged or lost. However, your chances of encountering this experience can be reduced even further if you follow this advice.

Plane Talk: Traveling with Animals

Overview

Federal and state governments impose restrictions on transporting live animals. In addition, each airline establishes its own company policy for the proper handling of the animals they transport. As a shipper or owner you also have a responsibility to take the necessary precautions...

Plane Talk: Coping with Flight Delays

Most airline trips are uneventful; however, airlines don't guarantee their schedules, and you should realize this when planning your trip. There are many things that can make it impossible for flights to arrive on time. Some of these problems, such as bad weather and resulting air traffic delays...

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