Posts Tagged ‘Department of Transportation’
 

 

Wednesday Wakeup: Does Obama Want to Own the Airlines?

Does Obama want to own the airlines? A new ground management system at JFK. Thunderstorms wreak havoc on New York-area airports. Boeing issues an ultimatum.
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NYC Airports Set to Receive $16 Million in Federal Funds

Senators Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer announced that the US Department of Transportation has allocated over $16 million for upgrades at Kennedy and LaGuardia airports.
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Southwest Fined $200,000 for Bumping Passengers

Despite its stellar record of passenger care, Southwest has been caught breaking federal rules with regards to how it treats passengers bumped from oversold flights.
by Mark Lawrence

 

 
Fares hawked by Spirit pole dancers now must include all taxes and fees. (Photo courtesy Spirit Airlines)

Hey Spirit: Stop Whining

Most US airlines oppose the DOT's new fare advertising rules, but Spirit's public campaign against airfare transparency insults the intelligence of consumers.
by Edward Russell
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Left Behind by the On-Time Machine

On-time departures are a critical aspect of airline operations and how they are viewed by the flying public. However, is it worth sacrificing passenger satisfaction in some instances in order to stay on time?
by Brad Tate
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