Aviation
Legacy ID
25
Airline On-Time Performance Improves in July
The on-time performance of the nation’s largest airlines improved in July 2011 compared to the previous month and July 2010, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
DOT Fines BusinessJet Class for Violations of Code-Share Disclosure Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined the online ticket agent BusinessJet Class $40,000 for failing to adequately disclose to consumers when flights were being operated under a code-share arrangement. Today’s action is part of the Department’s effort to ensure that all...
Emirates 2011-8-24
This consent order involves violations by the foreign air carrier Emirates of Articles 17 and 19 of the Montreal Convention1 and the statutory prohibition against unfair and deceptive trade practices, 49 U.S.C. § 41712, in connection with monetary claims resulting from damage, loss, or delay to...
JetBlue Airways, Ltd. 2011-8-25
This consent order concerns Internet advertisements by JetBlue Airways, Ltd., (JetBlue) that violated the advertising requirements specified in 14 CFR 399.84, as well as 49 U.S.C. § 41712, which prohibits unfair and deceptive practices. It directs JetBlue to cease and desist from future...
DOT Fines JetBlue for Violating Price Advertising Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined JetBlue Airways $50,000 for violating federal aviation laws and the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel.
Emirates Fined for Improperly Limiting Reimbursements for Delayed Baggage
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined the Dubai-based airline Emirates $100,000 for limiting compensation for lost, damaged, and delayed baggage to less than consumers were entitled under an international treaty.
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited 2011-8-21
This consent order concerns Internet advertisements by Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (Thai Airways) that violated the advertising requirements specified in 14 CFR Part 399, as well as 49 U.S.C. § 41712, which prohibits unfair and deceptive practices. It directs Thai Airways...
The Craig Evan Corporation d/b/a Flightexec 2011-8-22
This order concerns unauthorized passenger air service between points in the United States by The Craig Evan Corporation doing business as Flightexec (Flightexec), a Canadian air carrier authorized by the Department to engage in foreign air transportation1 pursuant to an exemption2 from the...
DOT Fines Thai Airways for Violating Price Advertising Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Thai Airways $70,000 for violating federal aviation laws and the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel.