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This consent order concerns violations by Friendship Airways, Inc., d/b/a Yellow Air Taxi (Yellow Air Taxi), of the Department’s liability insurance coverage rules, as stated in 14 CFR Parts 205 and 298 and related statutory requirements, 49 U.S.C. §§ 41101 and 41712. It directs Yellow Air Taxi...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will fund the design and construction of a new South Air Traffic Control Tower at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, scheduled to be built as part of the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP).
Colombia became the United States’ 100th Open-Skies partner yesterday as representatives of the two countries reached agreement to liberalize U.S.-Colombia air services for airlines of both countries.
The nation’s largest airlines reported four flights in September with tarmac delays of more than three hours, down from six flights in September 2009, with only a slight increase in the rate of canceled flights, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of...
This consent order concerns advertisements by Unique Vacations, Inc., (“Unique Vacations”) that were published in print and electronic media for Sandals Resorts that violate the Department’s price advertising requirements specified in section 399.84 of the Department’s regulations (14 CFR 399.84...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty against the ticket agent Unique Vacations for violating the Department’s rules for advertising the price of air travel. The company was assessed a civil penalty of $200,000.
This consent order concerns the unauthorized advertising, sales, and operation of charter air transportation by City Skies, Inc., (“City Skies”) and Ronald E. Mays (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Respondents”). Specifically, in the fall of 2009, Ronald E. Mays, through City Skies,...
This consent order concerns violations by Alaska Airlines, Inc., (Alaska) of the full fare advertising requirements specified in 14 CFR 399.84 and the statutory prohibition against unfair and deceptive practices, 49 U.S.C. § 41712. This order directs Alaska to cease and desist from future...
This consent order concerns violations by Delta Air Lines, Inc., (Delta) of the Department’s domestic baggage liability rule, 14 CFR Part 254. It directs Delta to cease and desist from future violations of Part 254, and assesses the carrier a compromise civil penalty of $100,000.
This consent order concerns advertisements by Educational Opportunities Tours, Inc., (EOT) that violated 14 CFR 399.84, the Department’s rule on requiring disclosure of the full fare in advertising, 14 CFR 399.80(f), prohibiting misrepresentations by ticket agents, and 49 U.S.C. § 41712, which...