DOT
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DOT Takes Action Against Southwest and Frontier Over Chronic Flight Delays
Tnd U.S. Department of Transportation announced a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel. DOT also took enforcement action against Frontier Airlines.
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JetBlue Hit with $2 Million Fine for Chronic Flight Delays
The Transportation Department (DOT) announced Friday a $2 million penalty against JetBlue for operating multiple chronically delayed flights along the East Coast.
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DOT Awards New DCA Flights to American, Alaska, Delta, United, and Southwest
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final order regarding more non-perimeter flights from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA).
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Airlines Now Must Issue Automatic Refunds for Canceled Flights and Long Delays
Airlines are now required to give customers automatic refunds after a new Department of Transportation rule went into effect earlier this week.
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Department of Transportation Launches Delta Probe as Cancellation and Delays Continue
The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened an investigation into the recent Delta flight disruptions, citing “the high volume of consumer complaints”.
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DOT Issues $140 Million Fine for Southwest Airlines’ 2022 Holiday Meltdown
The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced a $140 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines. The record fine comes after numerous violations of consumer protection laws during the 2022 Christmas holiday and into the New Year.
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DoT Tells Airlines Again to Issue Refunds to Customers
The Department of Transportation told airlines in April they must give customers refunds when flights are canceled or significantly delayed during the coronavirus pandemic. Now the agency is issuing a second warning to airlines.
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DoT Clarifies that Airlines Must Give Full Refunds not Voucher for Cancelled Flights
he Department of Transportation clarified on Friday that airlines must give customers refunds when flights are canceled or significantly delayed during the coronavirus pandemic.
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DOT: Airlines Not Required to Honor Mistake Fares
We all get excited when we see a mistake fare deal and many times we book with the uncertainty of whether it will be honored or not by the airline. Well now it will be much harder to hold on to that mistake fare booking. The DOT has changed their stance on the matter.
