Articles tagged “dot”

United Airlines' operational issues were still spurring a lot of complaint letters to the DOT in November.

The DOT apparently doesn't have a strong appetite for getting in between the airlines, on the one hand, and the global distribution systems and travel agencies, on the other, when it comes to the hot-button and divisive issue of airline-fee disclosure rules.

Domestic flyers in small cities are feeling the squeeze from U.S. carriers’ consolidation as short-haul routes get cut in a trend that shows no signs of stopping.

The ruling shows the liberties the DOT takes in defining a “ticket agent” and makes all companies involved in flight bookings responsible for the proper display of operator details.

WIth only four round-trip flights connecting U.S. airlines to Japan, priority is given to the airport with the greatest potential for connecting smaller hubs and more passengers.

The DOT has been cracking down on airlines’ advertising practicing since its full-fare advertising rule went into effect in January 2012.

Airlines shouldn't play games and must fully disclose their fees on airline websites and in advertising, but to require airlines to sell their wares through travel agencies would be a huge step backward.

Although the DOT puts a time limit on how long passengers can be held on the tarmac, it is ultimately up to the judgment of the airline whether conditions are safe for customers to de-board.

Plans for US railways are speeding along the fastest on the coasts as California continues to plan an LA to SF route and the east coast moves ahead with planning that will connect Boston to Atlanta.

Charge fees all you want, make it quick, easy and transparent for passengers to understand all the costs.