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Biden to propose new rule requiring airlines to disclose extra fees upfront

Monday, September 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Monday is expected to announce a new proposed rule that would allow fliers to see the total cost of an airline ticket, including extra fees, before they click on "purchase." Under the proposed rule, airlines and travel search websites... Read More.

Buttigieg calls on airlines to improve customer service, launches website to help flyers

Friday, August 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Just ahead of Labor Day weekend, the federal government is doubling down on U.S. airlines, calling disruptions seen over the past few months "unacceptable" and demanding change.Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to carriers on Thursday, calling on them to improve... Read More.

DOT rule would require airlines to issue refunds for domestic flights delayed by 3 hours

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Travelers could soon have more rights if their flight is canceled or delayed, as the Department of Transportation looks to "strengthen" protections for consumers seeking refunds. The agency proposed a rule Wednesday that, if enacted, would define the terms of a "significant" change... Read More.

Airlines look to attract more diverse pilots amid shortage

Saturday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For decades, the aviation industry has carried the reputation of being overtly male and white. At least 95% of the roughly 158,000 pilots employed in the United States are men, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. "This is a very male-dominated industry,"... Read More.

Family flying American Airlines claims they were asked to pay $30K after airline changed their flight to another country

Thursday, July 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A family alleges American Airlines tried to force them to pay roughly $30,000 to change their itinerary after the airline switched the family's return ticket to leave from an airport in another country, according to a complaint filed by the family... Read More.

Spirit Airlines flight briefly catches fire at Atlanta airport, no injuries reported

Monday, July 11 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- A Spirit Airlines plane that landed at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport from Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning briefly caught fire on the runway after one of its landing gear brakes overheated. Atlanta Fire Rescue put out the fire after the brakes in the... Read More.

Man sues American Airlines claiming ‘hasty decision’ wrongfully put him in jail for 17 days

Tuesday, June 7 by ABC News

(TARRANT COUNTY, Texas) -- An Arizona man sued American Airlines this week after, he claims, the carrier wrongfully identified him as a suspect in an airport burglary -- leading to his arrest and what he called a harrowing 17-day stint in jail. Michael Lowe filed... Read More.

These airlines, companies have ended mask mandates after federal ruling

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a federal judge struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel mask mandate Monday, several airlines and companies moved to act. All major airlines, including American, United, Southwest and Delta, said face coverings will now be optional for travelers. Ride-share... Read More.

Boeing suspends all plane maintenance support for Russian airlines

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Boeing Company has suspended all parts, maintenance and technical support for Russian airlines as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, the company announced Tuesday. This is expected to have a significant impact on Russian carriers, as planes need constant maintenance. "We... Read More.

Alaska Airlines debuts Flight Pass subscription for popular West Coast routes

Thursday, February 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Alaska Airlines announced its first-ever subscription-based offering, Flight Pass, which offers travelers with varying budgets and lifestyles a chance to travel along many West Coast routes for a year. The program, launched Wednesday offering members up to 24 roundtrip flights a... Read More.

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