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Stronger On-Time Performance And Lower Cancelation Rates Highlight US Aviation In 2023

Data comes from the DOT's report that was released today.

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Allegiant And Viva Aerobus Want DOT To Reconsider Joint Venture

Allegiant Air and Viv Aerobus have applied to the US DOT to have their alliance application reinstated and its review completed.

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JetBlue And Spirit Airlines Urge Court To Reconsider Merger Ruling

Arguments will be heard in a few months, ahead of the date set to finalize the merger.

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American Airlines And United Airlines Continue Battle For Tokyo Haneda Slot

American wants to launch flights from New York JFK Airport; United Airlines from Houston Intercontinental.

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Delta Air Lines & EL AL Apply For Codeshare Beyond Israel And The US

Both companies entered into a commercial agreement in June 2023.

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The Fight Is On: United Airlines' Case For Its Houston - Tokyo Haneda Route

United Airlines and American Airlines are looking to obtain a relinquished Delta Air Lines slot.

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FAA Reminds Passengers Not To Get Rowdy With Halloween Memes

Suggested costumes include "Unruly passenger," featuring duct tape, zip-tie cuffs, and an unemployment application.

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US Senate Confirms New FAA Administrator In 98-0 Vote

Michael Whitaker will take over as FAA Administrator.

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US State Department Will Charter Flights To Evacuate US Citizens From Israel

The flights are set to begin on Friday, October 13.

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US DOT Launches Awareness Campaign On Disabled Rights

Do you know your rights as a passenger?

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United Airlines Ready To Swoop On Tokyo Haneda Slots Given Up By Delta

United would like to fly to Haneda from Houston and Guam.

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Airline Employment In The United States Was Up 8.2% Over July 2019

The airline industry has demonstrated a strong recovery in the wake of the pandemic.

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FAA Delaying Submission Of Pete Buttigieg Private Jet Records

According to reports, the information was originally requested in November 2022.

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DOT Investigating Why Delta Air Lines Kept Passengers On Aircraft With No A/C

The incident took place on Monday and passengers fainted because of the heat.

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US Startup Connect Airlines Stalls As Proving Flights Abandoned

The regional carrier claims otherwise, saying additional proving runs have already been scheduled.

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Jet Fuel Prices In The United States Dropped By 8.1% In May

A summary of fuel consumption, prices, and expenditure of airlines within the US.

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Inside The US DOT's April 2023 Air Travel Consumer Report

An overview of the US Aviation Industry this year compared to previous years.

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US Airline Passenger Complaints Up 112%: Almost A Quarter Were Made Against Southwest

US Airline Passenger Complaints Up 112% from January 2022.

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28% Yearly Increase: USDOT Releases January Passenger Traffic Numbers

Over 67 million domestic and international passengers travelled on US-based airlines during January 2023.

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USDOT Wants To Raise Fines For Airline Violations Of Consumer Rights

The announcement follows the mass chaos surrounding the holidays.

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