USDOT Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronically Delayed Flights
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for operating multiple chronically delayed flights.
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DOT Fines JetBlue $2M for Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued its first-ever penalty for chronic flight delays, fining JetBlue Airways $2 million.
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DOT Introduces New Protections for Air Travelers with Disabilities
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced landmark protections to ensure safe and dignified air travel for passengers with disabilities.
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U.S. DOT Fines Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways for Unauthorized Flights
The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways for violating airspace restricted to US flights, during codesharing flight operations.
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US DOT Releases July 2024 Air Travel Consumer Report
The U.S. DOT has released its Air Travel Consumer Report for July, showing a year-on-year increase in flight operations and slight rise in cancellations.
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US DOT Fines Air Canada $250,000 for Flying Over Prohibited Airspace
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a $250,000 fine on Air Canada for violations of restricted Iraqi airspace.
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US DOT Gives Green Light For Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has now given the green light for the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
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DOT Secures Nearly $1 Billion in Airline Passenger Refunds
The US DOT launched enforcement actions against Lufthansa, South African Airways, and KLM for delays in providing more than $900 million in passenger refunds.
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Airports of Alabama: Dothan Regional Airport
Dothan Regional Airport, a vital transportation hub in southeast Alabama, boasts a rich history intertwined with both military service and commercial aviation. Its journey began in the early 1940s as a World War II training ground and has since transformed
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Israel’s Israir Gains Approval for Flights to New York in 2026
Israeli low-cost carrier Israir has secured initial approval from USDOT to launch direct flights between Tel Aviv and New York starting in 2026.