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Denver Airport CEO Phillip Washington, the president's nominee to head the agency, is named in a California search warrant related to a public corruption investigation.

Corruption probe could sink Biden FAA pickDenver Airport CEO Phillip Washington, the president's nominee to head the agency, is named in a California search warrant...

TSA's Pekoske confirmed for second term as administrator

TSA's Pekoske confirmed for second term as administratorDuring his first term, David Pekoske focused on implementation of technology advancements at airport security checkpoints.

Seaplane operator Tailwind Air was unable to launch planned service between Manhattan and Maryland's College Park Airport on Tuesday.

Tailwind Air unable to launch Manhattan-College Park serviceThe TSA expressed security concerns about the route, and instead the seaplane operator is working to start Manhattan-Washington...

At Boston Logan on Monday, President Joe Biden said, "We're going to get more rules in the works to protect airline passengers even further."

Biden talks about getting tough with airlines in Boston speechAt Boston Logan on Monday, President Joe Biden said his administration is "cracking down on the airlines to get passengers...

U.S. airlines canceled just 0.6% of flights during the four Labor Day weekend travel days, according to FlightAware, ending a summer of poor operations on a positive note.

Airlines end a summer of disruptions on positive noteCarriers canceled just 0.6% of flights during Labor Day weekend, compared with 2.1% of flights during summer overall.

ASTA CEO Zane Kerby called the Advocacy Gala an "astonishing evening," with the three major cruise companies each pledging $100,000.

Gains from dues and fundraising bolster ASTA's advocacy initiativesDuring the ASTA Global Convention in late August, the cruise lines pushed ASTA's fundraising efforts to record-breaking...

Bumping rates creep up as airlines manage oversold planes

Bumping rates creep up as airlines manage oversold planesThree carriers lead the pack this year in bumpings (known formally as "involuntary denied boardings") -- American, Southwest...

Voicing concerns about the DOT's refund rule

Voicing concerns about the DOT's refund ruleAnswering additional questions about the DOT's proposed airline refund rule.

Five U.S. airlines have committed to rebooking passengers on another airline free of charge if they can't provide same-day re-accommodation.

Airlines vastly improve their services to customers affected by cancellationsAll of the changes were made after DOT secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to airline CEOs urging them to make upgrades.

State AGs say that the DOT isn't doing a good job holding airlines accountable.

State AGs want the power to crack down on airlinesThe attorneys general of 38 states have penned a letter to congressional leaders, requesting legislation that would empower...

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