The Biden administration rolled out a plan last year to create more housing by unlocking more than $35 billion in lending capacity. It has yet to close on any loans that would support housing-related projects.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”
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Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane
The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.
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Alaska Airlines Can Merge With Hawaiian Airlines, U.S. Says
The airlines agreed to maintain some routes and meet other conditions to secure the Transportation Department’s approval of their merger.
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4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs
The Transportation Department ordered American, Delta, Southwest and United to share more information about their rewards practices to ensure they are fair to consumers and rivals.
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D.O.T’.s Proposal to Let Families Fly Together for Free: What to Know
A new federal policy would require airlines to seat families together on flights, without incurring any extra fees.
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Transportation Department to Investigate Delta After Flight Delays
Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, made the announcement after the airline suspended travel for unaccompanied minors.
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Delta Flight Cancellations Continue As It Struggles To Recover From Tech Outage
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg singled out the airline on Sunday for continued disruptions and “unacceptable” customer service as it canceled another 1,300 flights.
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New York Travel Disruptions Loom As Air Traffic Controllers Balk at Move
The F.A.A. is clashing with workers over efforts to relocate them from New York to Philadelphia. Senator Chuck Schumer has denounced the plan.
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A Highway Split Their Community. Efforts to Fix That Face Opposition.
The Biden administration is spending billions to reconnect communities of color that have been fragmented by highways. Some projects have stirred debates over how to mend longstanding harms.
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All New U.S. Cars Must Carry Automatic Brakes by 2029
The technology is already sold on most vehicles, but a new federal safety regulation raises the standards.
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What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees
The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect.