Delta Air Lines, Inc. 2014-7-7

This consent order concerns violations by Delta Air Lines, Inc., (Delta) 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.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. 2014-6-15

This consent order concerns violations by Alaska Airlines, Inc., (Alaska) when it failed to disclose code-share arrangements as required by 49 U.S.C. § 4 1712(c) and 14 CFR Part 257 during telephone calls regarding airline reservations. These failures also constitute violations of49 U.S.C. §...

FMCSA Shuts Down Minnesota-based Bus Company as an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Lakeville, Minn.-based On Eagles Wings Charters, Inc., USDOT No. 1100785, to immediately cease all passenger transportation operations after finding that the company was...

DOT Fines Southwest for Violating Price Advertising Rule, Assesses Additional Penalties for Violating Previous Cease and Desist Provisions

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today fined Southwest Airlines $200,000 for violating the Department’s full-fare advertising rules and ordered the carrier to cease and desist from further violations. By violating the full-fare advertising rule in this case, Southwest...

Southwest Airlines, Co. 2014-5-13

This consent order concerns violations by Southwest Airlines Co.(Southwest) of the full-fare advertising rule, 14 CFR 399.84, and the statutory prohibition against unfair and deceptive practices, 49 U.S.C. § 41712. Specifically, the carrier advertised fares for which no seats were available....

DOT Reminds Commercial Drivers that Physicals Must Now Be Performed by Certified Medical Examiners

National Registry Will Improve Safety for Travelers, Health of Commercial Drivers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is reminding interstate truck and bus drivers that beginning today, all new USDOT...

Order Dismissing Formal Complaint of Benjamin Edelman v. TAROM 2014-4-18

FRA to Issue Proposed Rule on Minimum Train Crew Size

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee Approves Other Key Recommendations on Train Securement and Hazardous Materials Regulations

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced its intention to issue a proposed rule...

U.S. Department of Transportation Fines British Airways for Tarmac Delay Rule Violations

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that British Airways violated federal rules involving lengthy tarmac delays on two separate flights in November 2012. DOT fined British Airways $225,000 and ordered the airline to cease and desist from further...

British Airways PLC 2014-4-8

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