Airlines could soon be banned from charging fees for seating families together
The Biden administration has sought to eliminate airline "junk fees," which are unexpected and obscured additional costs on travel tickets.
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Broken wings: Complaints about U.S. airlines soared again this year
Passenger complaints about airlines rose sharply in the first half of the year, according to consumer watchdogs. The number of canceled flights declined, but delays and other problems increased.
Greensboro to host public meeting on draft list of transportation projects
A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday to hear input on a list of Greensboro transportation projects.
Biden wants airlines to pay passengers whose flights are hit by preventable delays
No airline currently offers cash compensation in addition to refunds or amenities. The White House plans to change that. The move comes after a chaotic holiday travel season.
New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations
The GAO also said airlines are taking longer to recover from disruptions like storms. It said surges in cancellations in late 2021 and early 2022 lasted longer than they did before the pandemic.
An Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights seeks to make flying feel more humane
The meltdowns that recently brought flights to a halt have prompted lawmakers to draft new rules for airlines. The changes would give travelers at least $1,350 if bumped from an overbooked flight.
Southwest faces investigation over holiday travel disaster as it posts a $220M loss
The Department of Transportation says it is looking into the airline's flight scheduling practices and will hold it accountable for refunds. The 16,700 canceled flights cost Southwest $800 million.
The driver of the big rig one lane over might soon be one of these teenagers
The trucking industry projects it will need to hire over a million drivers over the next decade. One idea that's gained some traction: Bring in younger drivers, starting in high school.
Sen. Bernie Sanders calls on DOT to start fining airlines for disrupted flights
Ahead of the Fourth of July travel weekend, Bernie Sanders calls on the U.S. Department of Transportation to take action to reduce airline cancellations and delays.
3,700 DOT workers head back to work after Congress passes short-term highway funding
The Senate approved a temporary extension to fund the federal highway program. The move should end furloughs for the transportation employees once President Biden signs the measure.