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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...

A motorcoach tour rolls through Arches National Park in Utah.

New national parks res system causes headaches for tour operatorsA well-intended measure to promote sustainability is backfiring, causing tour operators to lose bookings.

The Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act will be aimed at alleviating the pilot shortage that is currently stifling U.S. airline growth.

Lawmakers draft legislation that would raise the pilot retirement ageLegislation sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Chip Roy would raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline...

Besides Cuba, the DOT's authorization allows Icelandair to operate flights to other Caribbean destinations from the U.S.

DOT permits Icelandair to operate Cuba chartersDespite objections from pilots unions in the U.S., the DOT said Icelandair may operate flights on behalf of Miami-based charter...

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