Business Treaveler logo

Travel news, reviews and intel for high-flyers

USDOT

USDOT

An appeals court has paused the implementation of the DOT rule requiring airlines to be upfront about baggage and cancellation fees

By Lauren Smith

July 31, 2024

USDOT

Lufthansa, KLM and South African Airways were alleged to have significantly delayed reimbursing more than $900 million collectively to disrupted passengers

By Samir Kadri

June 10, 2024

USDOT

The DOT says it will defend its requirement that airlines are upfront about baggage and cancellation fees

By Lauren Smith

May 16, 2024

USDOT

The airline will issue $75 travel vouchers for delays of more than 3 hours, part of its record-setting penalty from the DOT for its December 2022 meltdown

By Lauren Smith

May 6, 2024

USDOT

New legislation will enhance passenger rights and remove the hassle of requesting refunds

By Fergus Cole

April 24, 2024

USDOT

The deadline for requiring a REAL ID for domestic air travel is May 7, 2025

By Fergus Cole

April 8, 2024

USDOT

However, flight numbers are just one-third of the pre-pandemic schedule between China and the U.S.

By Lauren Smith

February 28, 2024

USDOT

Investments will be made into maintaining the safety or runways and taxiways as well as the expansion of terminal buildings to accommodate growing passenger numbers

By Fergus Cole

February 1, 2024

USDOT

The decision comes amid U.S. disapproval of cuts to landing slots at Mexico City International Airport

By Lauren Smith

January 31, 2024

USDOT

Increased scrutiny or airline practices could have industry-wide ramifications for frequent flyer programs going forward

By Samir Kadri

January 5, 2024