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Aviation

Legacy ID
25

Discrimination

Airlines are prohibited from subjecting a person in air transportation to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or ancestry.

Passengers’ Rights to Fly Free from Discrimination

Federal law prohibits airlines from discriminating against airline...

Disability

A compilation of rules, guidance, enforcement orders and publications on disability issues in aviation.

Codeshare Disclosure

A compilation of rules, guidance, enforcement orders and publications on aviation codeshare disclosure.

Charters

A compilation rules, guidance, enforcement orders and publications on aviation charters.

Baggage

A compilation of the most recent rules, guidance, enforcement orders and other related information regarding aviation baggage issues.

Advertising

A compilation of the most recent rules, guidance, enforcement orders and other related information regarding aviation advertising.

What's New

Latest News from DOT's Aviation Consumer Protection Division. 

Aviation Industry Bankruptcy and Service Cessations

Introductions

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recognizes that bankruptcies in the aviation industry may leave travelers with great uncertainty and in some cases travelers may be stranded far from home. To help aviation consumers who are affected by an airline or ticket agent...

Aviation Safety and Security Information

The Federal Aviation Administration regulates aviation safety and pilot certification and operates the air traffic control system. The Transportation Security Administration regulates aviation security and operates airport screening checkpoints.