Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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On Night of Deadly Air Canada Crash, Two LaGuardia Controllers Left Early
The New York Times – On the Runway:The two controllers are among a dozen that the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to fire as part of an inquiry into timecard fraud, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise
The New York Times – Business:A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
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How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?
The New York Times – Business:The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.
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Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
The New York Times – Business:Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
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What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Business:Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
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F.A.A. Briefly Halts JetBlue Departures After System Outage
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for JetBlue flights early Tuesday at the airline’s request. JetBlue later said a “system outage” had been restored and that operations had resumed.
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Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars
The New York Times – Business:Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.
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Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel
The New York Times – Business:Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.