U.S. Department of Transportation

By Christine Boynton
Having assessed a first-of-its-kind fine against JetBlue Airways, federal regulators have now moved to penalize Southwest and Frontier for similar infractions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
In his confirmation hearing, Sean Duffy pledged to support familiar bipartisan aviation programs and indicated he would lean on agency experts on key issues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Korean LCC Air Incheon has applied for the U.S. approvals it needs to take over Asiana’s cargo routes to that country in mid-2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
For the first time, the U.S. DOT is penalizing a U.S. airline for “chronic flight delays,” assessing a $2 million penalty against JetBlue Airways.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
The U.S. DOT has penalized two foreign airlines for operating in regions subject to FAA prohibitions while carrying U.S. airline designators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
A “vendor technology issue” briefly grounded American Airlines flights on Dec. 24, the disruption landing in the middle of a busy holiday travel period.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
United plans to launch LAX-Beijing flights in May 2025, alongside Denver’s first nonstop service to Rome and its inaugural San Francisco-Panama City route.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Already facing government scrutiny, U.S. airline credit card reward programs are cited in a new enforcement circular from the CFPB.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
The U.S. DOT has finalized its selection of five U.S. airlines for new beyond-perimeter slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
A new rule from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) governs airline obligations for mishandled mobility devices.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
The U.S. DOT has fined two foreign airlines a total of $825,000 for flying in prohibited airspace while carrying U.S. airline codeshare flight designators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
An advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) explores how to define “controllable” airline delays and cancellations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of former congressman Sean Duffy as the next U.S. DOT Secretary is earning praise from some key aviation stakeholders.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
An in-cabin wheelchair securement concept is being refined by a design consortium, as the installation feasibility of such onboard aircraft systems progresses.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Christine Boynton
The U.S. DOT has launched a public inquiry into the state of competition in the air travel industry, alongside the U.S. DOJ.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
American Airlines is facing a $50 million penalty from the U.S. DOT for “numerous, serious violations” of laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
New beyond-perimeter slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have been tentatively awarded to five airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
The FAA’s current oversight of Boeing production issues is not effective, according to auditors from the DOT's Office of Inspector General.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
The combination will maintain both brands and expand their reach in domestic and international markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
A final FAA rule outlining standards for pilot certification and operations of eVTOL aircraft is expected to be published before the end of the year.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Opened in April, Archer’s government affairs office is located at 500 L’Enfant Plaza.
Advanced Air Mobility

By David Casey
U.S. airlines are seeking to further push back the resumption of many flights to mainland China.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
New SkyTeam alliance partners Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have been cleared to offer codeshare flights.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Rewards programs are under scrutiny at American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United Airlines as the U.S. DOT looks at whether they are transparent and fair.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
Bratislava-based AirExplore has received approval from the U.S. Transportation Department to begin commercial operations in U.S. airspace.
Airlines & Lessors