Category: Transportation Department (US)

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.
The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
A Squabble in D.C. Yields Chaos in El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and quarrels between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sean Duffy’s Daughter Calls T.S.A. ‘Unconstitutional’ After Airport Pat-Down

Evita Duffy-Alfonso suggested that her father, the transportation secretary, would try to eliminate the security agency if he were in charge of it.
Trump Administration Tries to Stop Some Immigrants From Driving Trucks

The transportation department said the new rules were intended to make roads safer, but there’s no data to suggest that immigrants cause more truck accidents.
Will Dressing Up Fix Flying?

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has introduced a campaign meant to encourage civility.