JetBlue said it saw a “high likelihood” of an antitrust suit by the Justice Department this week, but declared that the deal would foster competition.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
-
New ‘Dashboard’ Allows Travelers to See Which Airlines Seat Families Together
The Department of Transportation is launching a new online resource for travelers to see which airlines guarantee seating families with children age 13 and under together.
-
United Airlines Eases Family Seating After Call to Cut Fees
The carrier said it had changed its booking system to make it easier for families traveling with children under 12 to sit together.
-
Air Travel Debacles Put Pete Buttigieg in the Hot Seat
Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, is facing scrutiny after a meltdown by Southwest Airlines and a Federal Aviation Administration system outage wreaked havoc on flights.
-
The Week in Business: Southwest’s Holiday Meltdown
The cost cutting continues at Twitter. The S&P 500 had a bad 2022, and it’s not clear if 2023 will be better. The Labor Department will report jobs numbers for December.
-
Southwest’s Canceled Flights Draw Federal Scrutiny
The airline canceled another 2,500 flights on Wednesday and said it would be days before normal service resumes.
-
Southwest and Other Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Across the US
The company canceled more than 60 percent of its flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers stranded.
-
U.S. Fines Airlines More Than $7 Million for Not Providing Refunds
The Transportation Department penalties come after many travelers have expressed frustration about flight delays, cancellations and other problems.