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The interior of an American Airlines Boeing 787.

FAA clears the delivery of 787 Dreamliner to American AirlinesThe FAA is allowing deliveries of the Boeing widebody aircraft to resume following a 15-month suspension.

IATA projects a 50-fold increase in global SAF production by 2025.

Spending bill includes tax incentive for buying sustainable jet fuelThe Inflation Reduction Act would give airlines tax credits of between $1.25 and $1.75 per gallon for purchases of sustainable...

In all cancellations or significant itinerary changes, passengers would be entitled refunds for ancillary purchases such as checked bags.

DOT proposes to give flyers more opportunities to get a refundAmong several proposed rules, airlines would be required to offer refunds when they delay domestic flights for three hours or...

The bill would also require airlines to clearly disclose that passengers are entitled to a refund when the airline cancels or significantly delays a flight.

Democrats propose bill requiring airlines to refund customers who cancelThe Cash Refunds for Flights Cancellations Act would require airlines to refund passengers who cancel trip plans up to 48 hours...

The American with Disabilities Act doesn't require airlines to make it possible for passengers to travel in their personal wheelchairs.

Pete Buttigieg: Airlines should create wheelchair space on planesThe DOT secretary has pledged to work toward requiring airlines to allow passengers to stay in their personal wheelchairs when...

The U.S. Travel Association said inbound travel to the U.S. increased 61% during Roger Dow's tenure as CEO.

Roger Dow to be inducted into the U.S. Travel Association's Hall of LeadersDow is credited with significantly building travel's profile in Washington, D.C.

After a comment period, the FAA will decide whether it believes new regulatory standards are necessary for airplane seats.

FAA starts regulatory review of airplane seat size standardsThe first step is a document asking the public to provide comments on the safety impacts of existing seat widths, seat lengths...

A JetBlue-Spirit merger still needs the approval of federal regulators and Spirit shareholders.

JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billionThe deal, which still must receive government and Spirit shareholder approval, would create the fifth-largest airline in the...

The addition of a second cockpit door has been a priority for the Air Line Pilots Association since 9/11.

FAA proposes long-awaited rule requiring second cockpit door on new planesThe second door would enable a pilot to close the door to the cockpit before opening a door to the airplane cabin.

The DOT said that recent collaborations with airlines have contributed to positive steps, including carriers setting more reasonable schedules.

Senators pressure DOT to crack down on airlines for poor performanceSens. Elizabeth Warren and Alex Padilla penned a letter to DOT secretary Pete Buttigieg, urging that he and his department get...

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