Letters to the leaders of Congress
Letters to the leaders of Congress
Aviation
Legacy ID
25
Secretary Buttigieg Urges Congress to Pass Legislation to Ensure Fee-Free Family Seating for Parents
As USDOT works to ban family seating junk fees, new legislation could ensure fee-free family seating immediatelyEurowings GmbH - Order 2023-3-4
This consent order concerns violations by Eurowings GmbH (Eurowings) of 14 CFR Part 259 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712. Eurowings failed to adhere to the assurance in its contingency plan for lengthy tarmac delays regarding the timely deplaning of passengers. Specifically, the carrier permitted an...
USDOT STATEMENT ON THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT’S LAWSUIT TO BLOCK PROPOSED JETBLUE-SPIRIT MERGER
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) fully supports the Justice Department’s lawsuit under the Clayton Act to block the proposed JetBlue-Spirit merger.Notice Regarding Current Administration and Enforcement of the Essential Air Service Program
USDOT Unveils Dashboard, Highlights Progress to Help Parents Avoid Family Seating Junk Fees
As USDOT works to ban family seating junk fees, new tool spotlights progress made on pushing airlines to guarantee parents can sit with their children fee-freeTips for Families and Links to Airline Webpages
Before and During Booking Understand the airline’s seating policies.You can obtain information about an airline’s family seating policies directly from the airline. This information may be available on an airline’s website. Some airlines provide important advice on their webpages...
Aviation Consumer Protection and Civil Rights Final and Proposed Rules
Below is a compilation of rulemakings related to the Department of Transportation’s aviation consumer protection, civil rights, and economic licensing requirements.
Biden Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1B in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Funding Awarded to Meet Surging Air Travel Demand
Larger security checkpoints, more reliable and faster baggage systems and better roadways and multimodal connections are just some of the improvements passengers will seePrevious Activity of the ACAA Advisory Committee
September 2024 - August 2025Section 541 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (2024 FAA Act) extended the statutory authorization to September 30, 2028. In September 2024, the Department appointed 20 members to serve on the ACAA Advisory Committee.
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