Today we take a look at rules that airlines will have to follow as well, but that only time will tell whether DOT needs more enforcement. I have included the DOT press release content after each subject.
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tarmac delay rule
Congress is in the final throes of negotiating the FAA Reauthorization Bill. Part of the proposed law contains several controversial consumer provisions. One of the most debated concerns is whether to make the current Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation that limits an airplane’s time on the runway to a maximum of three-hours a law that [...]
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Although tarmac delays were a small problem, they emboldened the government to help airlines find customer service religion again. Proposed new rules covering everything from transparent publication of airfares and airline fees to increases in denied-boarding compensation are “strong evidence” that the Transportation Department now expects airlines to treat passengers as people.
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A new study by a team of aviation consultants, which claims the government’s new tarmac delay rule will cost the flying public $3.9 billion during the next two decades, is making waves in the aviation industry and beyond. Is it self-serving airline propaganda?
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The Consumer Travel Alliance strongly supports DOT’s rulemaking proposals regarding extension of tarmac-delay rules across the entire airline transportation spectrum. These additional regulations will make these tarmac rules apply across the entire air transportation network.
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two airlines cancel flight due to tarmac rule, ancillary products may be subject to state tax, Legoland California water park to open May 28
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Slot swaps help JetBlue, are airports ready for tarmac rule? Atlanta celebrates new terminal
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