Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of BoeingSenators scrutinized Steven Bradbury's role in obstructing the congressional investigation into Boeing Max crashes and questioned his safety record.
Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of BoeingSenate Democrats are critically scrutinizing Steven Bradbury, Trump's nominee for deputy transportation secretary, over his handling of Boeing crash investigations.
Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of BoeingSenators scrutinized Steven Bradbury's role in obstructing the congressional investigation into Boeing Max crashes and questioned his safety record.
Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of BoeingSenate Democrats are critically scrutinizing Steven Bradbury, Trump's nominee for deputy transportation secretary, over his handling of Boeing crash investigations.
Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the F.A.A.The Trump administration is urged to halt further layoffs at the FAA amidst concerns over aviation safety.
Elon Musk, Known for Exploding Rockets, Announces Plans to Overhaul Airplane SafetyUS transportation department plans to reform airspace operations after a recent mid-air collision.Elon Musk and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to spearhead rapid airspace reforms.A major air traffic control overhaul is prioritized for safety improvements.
Deadly Crash Focuses Attention on Helicopter Traffic at Reagan AirportThe FAA has restricted certain helicopter routes to enhance aviation safety following a fatal collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet.
Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the F.A.A.The Trump administration is urged to halt further layoffs at the FAA amidst concerns over aviation safety.
Elon Musk, Known for Exploding Rockets, Announces Plans to Overhaul Airplane SafetyUS transportation department plans to reform airspace operations after a recent mid-air collision.Elon Musk and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to spearhead rapid airspace reforms.A major air traffic control overhaul is prioritized for safety improvements.
Deadly Crash Focuses Attention on Helicopter Traffic at Reagan AirportThe FAA has restricted certain helicopter routes to enhance aviation safety following a fatal collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet.
CNN's Jake Tapper Grills Sean Duffy About Trump's DEI ClaimsTransportation Secretary Duffy could not provide evidence linking DEI hiring practices to a recent plane crash.
F.A.A.'s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Down, U.S. Official SaysThe FAA's primary NOTAM system experienced a temporary outage, but backup systems were effectively managing safety alerts for pilots.
CNN's Jake Tapper Grills Sean Duffy About Trump's DEI ClaimsTransportation Secretary Duffy could not provide evidence linking DEI hiring practices to a recent plane crash.
F.A.A.'s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Down, U.S. Official SaysThe FAA's primary NOTAM system experienced a temporary outage, but backup systems were effectively managing safety alerts for pilots.
U.S. fines JetBlue $2 million for 'chronic' flight delays on several East Coast routesJetBlue faces a $2 million fine for chronic flight delays, highlighting accountability issues between airlines and government air traffic control.
U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic DelaysThe federal government is suing Southwest Airlines for alleged passenger harm due to chronic flight delays on certain routes.
U.S. DOT sues Southwest Airlines, seeks 'maximum civic penalties'The Transportation Department is intensifying enforcement of flight delay regulations, suing Southwest and fining Frontier to uphold passenger rights.
US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flightsThe Transportation Department is enforcing flight punctuality by suing Southwest Airlines for chronic delays and fining Frontier Airlines.
JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic DelaysThe D.O.T. fined JetBlue $2 million for chronic flight delays, marking the first enforcement against an airline for this issue.
U.S. fines JetBlue $2 million for 'chronic' flight delays on several East Coast routesJetBlue faces a $2 million fine for chronic flight delays, highlighting accountability issues between airlines and government air traffic control.
U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic DelaysThe federal government is suing Southwest Airlines for alleged passenger harm due to chronic flight delays on certain routes.
U.S. DOT sues Southwest Airlines, seeks 'maximum civic penalties'The Transportation Department is intensifying enforcement of flight delay regulations, suing Southwest and fining Frontier to uphold passenger rights.
US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flightsThe Transportation Department is enforcing flight punctuality by suing Southwest Airlines for chronic delays and fining Frontier Airlines.
JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic DelaysThe D.O.T. fined JetBlue $2 million for chronic flight delays, marking the first enforcement against an airline for this issue.
Southwest Airlines raises stakes for seats with new 2-class serviceSouthwest Airlines is introducing new perks for frequent customers as it transitions to assigned seating and two-class service.The Transportation Department has finalized new rules to protect the rights of disabled passengers in air travel.Airlines are expanding routes while anticipating over 5 billion global passengers next year, marking a significant recovery for the industry.
On its way out, the Biden administration renews a push for airline-consumer protectionsThe Biden administration plans to require airlines to compensate passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed, mirroring European protections.
Trump Picks Sean Duffy, Fox Stalwart, to Lead Transportation Dept.Sean Duffy is nominated by President Trump to lead the Transportation Department, emphasizing infrastructure rebuilding and management of a large annual budget.
Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions: New Airline Rule Goes Into EffectAirlines must now provide automatic refunds for significant flight disruptions within specified timeframes, enhancing passenger compensation standards.
'Cutting Corners': City Juices Stats for Intersection Safety Upgrades - Streetsblog New York CityThe city is misleading the public about the effectiveness and extent of safety improvements at intersections to enhance visibility.The promise to daylight 1,000 intersections appears to be overstated with many duplicates and outdated counts included in the data.
US fines Lufthansa $4 million for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flightU.S. fines Lufthansa $4 million for denying boarding to Jewish passengers in a civil-rights violation case.The fine highlights the need for airlines to properly handle discrimination complaints.
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding PlaneLufthansa was fined $4 million for religious discrimination against Jewish passengers, the largest civil rights penalty by the Transportation Department.
US fines Lufthansa $4 million for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flightU.S. fines Lufthansa $4 million for denying boarding to Jewish passengers in a civil-rights violation case.The fine highlights the need for airlines to properly handle discrimination complaints.
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding PlaneLufthansa was fined $4 million for religious discrimination against Jewish passengers, the largest civil rights penalty by the Transportation Department.
Pete Buttigieg combats hurricane relief disinformation & discusses ongoing disaster responseThe Department of Transportation is proactively preparing for Hurricane Milton while still addressing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier ProgramsThe Transportation Department is investigating major airlines' rewards programs to enhance consumer protections and transparency.
Delta Air Lines says cancellations continue as it tries to restore operations after tech outageA faulty software update caused widespread flight cancellations, primarily affecting Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.