The airlines agreed to maintain some routes and meet other conditions to secure the Transportation Department’s approval of their merger.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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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.
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Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new partnership with more than a dozen state attorneys general that aims to improve protections for air travelers.
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U.S. Finalizes Rule Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains
The regulation ensures that the nation’s largest freight railroads will not be able to reduce the number of workers aboard their trains from today’s status quo.
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U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department said the proposed regulations would make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling passengers’ wheelchairs.