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Southwest Airlines raises stakes for seats with new 2-class service

Southwest 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 protections

The 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 Effect

Airlines 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 City

The 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The promise to daylight 1,000 intersections appears to be overstated with many duplicates and outdated counts included in the data.
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US fines Lufthansa $4 million for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flight

U.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 Plane

Lufthansa 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 flight

U.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 Plane

Lufthansa was fined $4 million for religious discrimination against Jewish passengers, the largest civil rights penalty by the Transportation Department.
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Pete Buttigieg combats hurricane relief disinformation & discusses ongoing disaster response

The Department of Transportation is proactively preparing for Hurricane Milton while still addressing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
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4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs

The Transportation Department is investigating major airlines' rewards programs to enhance consumer protections and transparency.

U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs

Passengers in wheelchairs must be treated better according to proposed regulations
Airlines to face penalties for mishandling wheelchairs under new rules

4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs

The Transportation Department is investigating major airlines' rewards programs to enhance consumer protections and transparency.

U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs

Passengers in wheelchairs must be treated better according to proposed regulations
Airlines to face penalties for mishandling wheelchairs under new rules
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Delta Air Lines says cancellations continue as it tries to restore operations after tech outage

A faulty software update caused widespread flight cancellations, primarily affecting Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
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