Colombia Becomes 100th U.S. Open-Skies Partner

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.

Long Tarmac Delays in September Down From Last Year

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...

Unique Vacations, Inc. 2010-11-7

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...

Unique Vacations Fined for Violating DOT Price Advertising Rules

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.

City Skies, Inc., and Ronald E. Mays 2010-11-1

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,...

Alaska Airlines, Inc. 2010-10-24

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...

Delta Air Lines, Inc. 2010-10-23

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.

Educational Opportunities Tours, Inc. 2010-10-14

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...

Pacific Holidays, Inc. 2010-10-8

This consent order concerns Internet advertisements by Pacific Holidays, Inc., that violate the advertisement requirements specified in 14 CFR Part 399 as well as 49 U.S.C. § 41712, which prohibit unfair and deceptive practices. It directs Pacific Holidays to cease and desist from future...

926724 Ontario Limited, d/b/a President Air Charter 2010-10-9

This consent order concerns unauthorized passenger air service between points in the United States by 926724 Ontario Limited, d/b/a President Air Charter (President Air), a Canadian air taxi operator registered with the Department pursuant to 14 CFR Part 294. This consent order also concerns...

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