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Delta Asks DOT For More Time To Respond To Aeromexico Ruling

The carriers have asked for an extension until March 8th.

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FAA Awards Nearly $250 Million In Grants To Upgrade Airports In 37 States

The grants will benefit airports across the US, from major international hubs to smaller airfields.

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United Airlines Eyes Hawaiian's Tokyo Hanadea Slots

United Airlines said that it would utilize Hawaiian Airlines' slots to operate flights between Guam and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).

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American Airlines Likely Winner In Battle With United Airlines For Haneda Slots

The airline reportedly hopes to begin service between New York and Tokyo at some point this year.

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USDOT Orders Delta And Aeromexico To Sever Transborder Ties

The decision, which is subject to finalization, only allows the airlines to continue their partnership through the subsequent IATA traffic season.

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Airbus Seeks FAA Exemption To Allow A321XLR Business Class Suite Doors

Airbus stated that the proposed mini-suites would not be detrimental to an evacuation and would benefit the flying public.

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Alaska Airlines Named America's 'Most Reliable' For 2023

Alaska Airlines narrowly edged out Delta Air Lines when considering a range of reliability factors.

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Amsterdam Schiphol Forced To Drop Summer Flight Cap Plans Following Pressure From US, EU

The news will undoubtedly be welcomed by airlines on both sides of the Atlantic.

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US DOT Approves Complaints Over Amsterdam Schiphol Capacity Cuts

The US Department of Transportation has approved a complaint against the EU and Netherlands involving capacity cuts at Amsterdam's Schiphol.

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Sun Country Airlines Proposes New Routes To Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

The airline expects to carry over 9,000 passengers on the two routes combined.

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Have The USA’s Fake Service Animal Rules Gone Too Far?

Nearly 500 complaints from people with disabilities were reported last year.

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American Airlines Fined $4.1 Million For Unlawful Tarmac Delays

The fine is part of the Department of Transportation's wider work on strengthening passengers' rights.

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US Passenger Traffic Up 7.8% In April

A brief overview of the recovery of the US Aviation Market.

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Airlines Warned As 5G Deadline Approaches Again

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gives airlines a final warning to update equipment before boosted 5G signals begin July 1.

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​​Asia Pacific Airlines Challenges Nauru Airlines' USDOT Application

Asia Pacific Airlines opposes the US Department of Transportation granting Nauru Airlines' application.

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The Main Causes Of USDOT's 77,656 Air Travel Complaints In 2022

Nearly 10,000 complaints last year were against Southwest Airlines.

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Department Of Justice Joins Department Of Transportation Probe Into Southwest Airlines Holiday Meltdown

Both departments will work together to determine whether the airline’s scheduling practices were unrealistic.

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Average US Domestic Fares Increased 14.1% In 2022

Average US domestic airfares have increased considerably in the past two years, but they are still below their pre-pandemic peak of $403.

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2022 US Passenger Traffic Reaches 88% Of 2019 Levels

The DOT has released passenger traffic data for 2022.

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