DOT rule would require airlines to issue refunds for domestic flights delayed by 3 hours
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DOT proposes giving travelers vouchers for pandemic-related cancellations: If enacted, the change would be one of the most extensive overhauls of travelers' ...
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DOT Proposes New Airline Ticket Refund Rules: The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing new consumer protections around refunds and ticket flexibility ...
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DOT proposes giving travelers vouchers for pandemic-related cancellations: If enacted, the change would be one of the most extensive overhauls of travelers' ...
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DOT Proposes New Airline Ticket Refund Rules: The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing new consumer protections around refunds and ticket flexibility ...
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What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees: The Transportation Department issued new requirements on refunds when flights are canceled ...
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Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
Boeing posts $355 million loss, CEO says focus remains on strengthening safety: As Boeing posts financial losses of $535 million, CEO Dave Calhoun has told staff ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations, major delays. How much will you get under new rule?
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4617853-airlines-must-pay-you-back-for-flight-cancellations-major-delays-how-much-will-you-get-under-new-rule/
Open seating no more? Southwest CEO says airline is weighing cabin changes: Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its single-class, open-seating cabins to ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/southwest-weighing-cabin-changes-to-drive-revenue.html
Quick Glance: Southwest and American Airlines Face Financial Challenges
- Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier at San Antonio International Airport, will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.
- Southwest will also trim flights in Atlanta and at O’Hare International Airport to focus on more profitable locations, expecting to receive only 20 new 737 Max 8 jets from Boeing this year, down from the anticipated 46.
- CEO Robert Jordan stated Southwest was reacting quickly to address financial underperformance by slowing down hiring and asking employees to take time off.
- American Airlines, San Antonio’s second-largest carrier, reported a loss of $312 million as labor costs rose by 18%. The airline expects to return to profitability in the second quarter with earnings between $1.15 and $1.45 per share.
Airlines will now give automatic refunds when your flight is delayed: The new DOT regulations mean passengers can also get automatic refunds when their checked ...
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Biden administration cracks down on junk fees in air travel: The Biden administration finalized rules on Wednesday requiring airlines to automatically refund ...
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Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged
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Hanover starts its part of the Fall Line Trail: The planned 43-mile trail from Ashland to Petersburg is designed to connect “destinations to destinations” ...
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Spirit, Boeing enter into memorandum of agreement to improve aero supplier's issues
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Mysterious liquid leaks down aisle from bathroom on Spirit flight traveling to NJ
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Interstate 70 on-ramp in downtown Columbus closing for years. Will it impact your commute?
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Alaska Air Group Earnings Preview: Look Past An Ugly Quarter: Alaska Air Group projects flattish growth with Q1 revenues at $2.2B & loss of $1.05 per share ...
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Reclining Your Airplane Seat: Right Or Privilege?: Seat recline on planes is a controversial topic, especially with seats constantly shrinking ...
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Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints
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US consumers sue to stop Alaska Air, Hawaiian Airlines merger: Alaska Air has been hit with a U.S. consumer lawsuit alleging that the carrier’s proposed $1 ...
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Quick Glance: US consumers file lawsuit to halt Alaska Air and Hawaiian Airlines merger
- A group of eight airline passengers from Hawaii, California, and other states filed a lawsuit against Alaska Air to halt the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines.
- The passengers claim that the merger will result in higher prices, job layoffs, and fewer flights, violating antitrust laws.
- The Justice Department is reviewing the merger, with the airlines cooperating and expecting to continue doing so.
- In other similar cases, the Justice Department and American Airlines have already taken legal actions to block or reverse mergers in the aviation sector.
Biden awards $830 million to toughen nation's infrastructure against climate change
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Traveler flies every single US airline in a week to see which one is the best: Eric Decker, better known by his digital name Airrack, uses his online presence to ...
nypost.com/2024/04/19/lifestyle/youtuber-airrack-flies-on-everysingle-airline-in-america/
Passengers Are Now Entitled to a Full Cash Refund for Canceled Flights, 'Significant' Delays
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Spirit Airlines Delays Airbus Deliveries to Boost Liquidity. It Could Help Boeing-Exposed Carriers.
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Editorial: O’Hare’s boosters are finally realizing that the airlines are, in fact, the clients
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Ex-JetBlue (JBLU) CEO Robin Hayes to Lead Airbus (AIR FP) North America Unit: Airbus SE hired Robin Hayes, the former chief executive officer of JetBlue Airways ...
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Fashion that doesn’t fly: The turbulent issue of airline dress code policies: Airline passengers are hitting headlines by saying they’ve been denied boarding on ...
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Exclusive: Spirit AeroSystems limits overtime and hiring as Boeing 737 output drops
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Spirit Airlines unveils its ‘next chapter:’ A sprawling headquarters campus in Dania Pointe
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Here’s how Joe Biden can lower families’ costs for air travel: Joint ventures between ultra-low-cost carriers thus have the potential to revolutionize air travel ...
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Spirit Airlines shows improvements, but still finishes last in travel industry customer satisfaction study
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Oakland International Airport to add San Francisco Bay to name — legal war looms: Officials have voted to combine Oakland International Airport with the name San ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/11/oakland-airport-san-francisco-bay-name-travel-economy-court-airline/
US airlines did better with mobility devices in 2023: Here's how each performed: How did U.S. airlines do with mobility devices in 2023? DOT data shows some ...
usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/04/16/us-airline-2023-mobility-device-data-dot/73344760007/
Spirit Airlines flier was 'cussing, growling' at passengers before she was dragged off flight during viral meltdown
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/spirit-airlines-passenger-was-cussing-growling-on-flight-before-she-was-dragged-off-for-viral-meltdown/
Quick Glance: Woman on Spirit Airlines Flight Cursed and Growled Before Viral Meltdown
- Lonnieka Dillard was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on March 23 for her strange behavior aboard the California-bound flight.
- As the plane prepared to take off, Dillard had reportedly been 'cussing and growling at other passengers.'
- Several officers were involved in removing Dillard from the plane after she refused to deboard.
- Dillard was booked for her onboard antics and charged with violating airport rules, set to appear in Clark County Justice Court on May 29.
Boeing’s long fall, and how it might recover: The intense backlash against Boeing after the near catastrophe aboard an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January wasn’t ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/14/boeings-long-fall-and-how-it-might-recover/
Cat’s ‘flawless’ plan to escape coyotes worked — until he got stuck, photos show: A cat sought shelter away from some coyotes on top of an old salt dome ...
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Spirit Airlines worker on 'power trip' caught on video hurling the F-word at a passenger
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Drivers try to corral scared dog running down busy highway, Ohio video shows. See it
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NTSB conducting new interviews with Boeing on 737 MAX 9 door plug probe: The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with ...
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Quick Glance: NTSB's Investigation Update on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of its probe into the in-flight emergency on the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that investigators were back at the 737 plant in Renton, Washington, this week for more interviews.
- Boeing has declined to comment on the interviews, stating that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug in the Alaska Airlines plane were never created.
- The NTSB plans to hold a public investigative hearing regarding the Alaska Airlines incident in August, which will include testimony from employees at Boeing, fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, and others like Alaska Airlines.
What Amtrak taking reins of Texas bullet train plan means: Amtrak leader believes Texas bullet project can be catalyst for high-speed rail in America ...
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Spirit just made an announcement that signals more bad news: The airline has been struggling after a series of unprofitable quarters.
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Biden administration announces requirement for 2-person crews on freight trains: The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule Tuesday increasing the ...
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JetBlue Improves Inflight Entertainment Personalization: Blueprint by JetBlue is the carrier's new inflight entertainment personalization platform ...
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Ford Bronco recall coincides with O.J. Simpson’s death: Federal regulators announced a Ford Bronco recall investigation coinciding with O.J. Simpson's death ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
U.S. government’s charter flights out of Haiti to end soon: U.S. government will soon end charter flights for U.S. citizens seeking to escape violence in Haiti ...
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Fort Worth will get weather sensors to help guide self-driving trucks along roads
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Southwest is no longer a top three airline by market cap (here is who is): The Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has been growing in market cap and catching ...
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Biden Admin Comes Down Hard on Airline Junk Fees: Under two new federal rules, airlines will be required to refund customers promptly as well as disclose hidden ...
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Oakland airport name change will boost Bay Area economy: Some say the name change will confuse travelers. But the proposed name actually does the opposite: It ...
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How an obscure energy calculation could dramatically speed up America’s EV future
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LA City Council looking to expand LAPD video surveillance program: LAPD officials shared the goal of launching real-time crime centers in each of LAPD's 21 ...
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Receitas auxiliares em foco para as companhias aéreas: Os avanços digitais ajudam as companhias aéreas a capitalizar as escolhas de lugares ...
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I will always choose an airport that has this key thing: Veronika Bondarenko writes about her predilection for LaGuardia Airport.
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Starting this fall, airlines will have new refund rules for cancelations or delays
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Multiple overnight closures scheduled for US 6 in Clear Creek Canyon: Tunnel inspections will shut down sections of U.S. Highway 6 in Clear Creek Canyon for four ...
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Boeing delays, Alaska and Spirit's paydays, and United's rough landing: Airline news roundup
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Quick Glance: Boeing compensated Alaska $160M for door plug incident
- Boeing paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282.
- Alaska lost approximately $160 million in first-quarter pretax profit due to the incident.
- Additional compensation from Boeing is expected, with confidential terms.
- Boeing announced CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
Solar eclipse: What to know about last-minute trip cancellations: With unpredictable weather conditions, some may consider cancelling their trip to view the ...
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Traffic heavy, slow-moving on southbound I-55, other routes to eclipse totality areas
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Spirit Air delays Airbus deliveries; JPMorgan CEO bullish on economy, frets over geopolitics
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Top employees at Louisiana environmental agency resign in clash with leader, an ex-Trump official
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Jessica Tisch, the Ex-N.Y.P.D. Official Trying to Tame New York’s Trash: The city has lived in filth for decades. Can the commissioner of the Department of ...
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Delta gives workers pay hikes and higher minimum wage. One union calls it ‘crumbs’
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The Worst Airlines for Losing and Damaging Luggage: Airlines mishandled 2.8 million bags in 2023. These are the worst offenders.
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Airlines Must Now Pay Automatic Refunds for Canceled Flights: Airlines will now have to provide automatic refunds to travelers if their flights are canceled or ...
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How Salt Lake City plans to heal its ‘single-largest transportation issue’: Salt Lake City officials said the east-west divide is the single-biggest ...
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Airlines Will Now Have to Give You Cash When They Screw Up: The USDOT final rule also applies to checked bag fees and charges for inflight WiFi
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VDOT warns of 'smishing' toll road scam: As if road tolls weren’t unpopular enough, now the Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be aware ...
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Former MnDOT official Timothy Sexton approved as Minneapolis public works director
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Paid articlePaid New Orleans is losing a nonstop flight after Southwest pulls out of 4 US airports
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Southwest Airlines has a secret edge over American, United, Delta
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In response to state threat, St. Louis agency offers $10 million to speed up road projects
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A Stadium Freeway stretch might be converted to a surface road. The public has a chance to weigh in.
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EDITORIAL: Radical bill seeks to regulate trains: After plotting to ban millions of guns for "safety," a handful of radical legislative Democrats hope ...
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Biden administration: New airline regulation to deliver automatic cash refunds: Another new rule takes aim at ‘surprise junk fees’ in air travel
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Customer satisfaction with airlines is improving, according to study: Airlines improve their customer satisfaction ratings in new study.
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Paid articlePaid U.S. 6 through Clear Creek Canyon closed Tuesday night: U.S. 6 through Clear Creek Canyon will be closed overnight between Interstate 70 and Colorado 119 for ...
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Boeing tries to speed up deliveries as Ryanair cuts summer flights: Flights are likely to cost more this summer with supply affected by Boeing delays ...
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MnDOT misspelled the name of a highway road sign in St. Paul. It's now working to fix the error.
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Eastbound I-80 west of Des Moines to close Monday night into Tuesday morning April 29-30
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Trucker dies in I-80 crash involving 3 semis in central Nebraska: A 49-year-old man died Sunday in a crash involving three semitrailer trucks on Interstate 80 in ...
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Interstate 71 northbound closed at Lytle Tunnel in Downtown due to overturned semitruck
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The Public Pulse: Freeway funnies; Paid sick leave; Jesus loves strippers: A Public Pulse writer disagrees with the Nebraska Department of Transportation's ...
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N.J. bridges were checked after the 4.8 magnitude earthquake. Here’s what inspectors found.
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Watch live: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivers 11th State of the City address: Duggan is expected to focus on city neighborhoods in his speech and address ...
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