Tag Archives: Department of Transportation

U.S. Dept. of Transportation launches online dashboard to address airline family seating charges

By Justin deBettencourt and Oliver Beiersdorf on 15 March 2023 Posted in Airlines, U.S.

The United States Department of Transportation (“DOT”) launched a new online dashboard in another step by the Biden Administration to strengthen aviation consumer protections.… Continue Reading

U.S. DOT issues new final rule on bumping

By Justin deBettencourt on 9 February 2021 Posted in Airlines, Airports, U.S.

On January 13, 2021, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a new final rule amending its rules regarding oversales and compensation due to passengers who are denied boarding involuntarily — a practice known as “bumping”. The final rule was issued in accordance with the Transparency Improvements and Compensation to Keep Every Ticketholder Safe Act of … Continue Reading