Department of Transportation

Airlines Sue DOT Over New Fee Disclosure Rules
Airlines Sue DOT Over New Fee Disclosure Rules
May 13, 2024  |  Legal

Airlines are reportedly suing the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) over new fee rules. The suit was filed in federal court last week by industry group Airlines for America, Reuters reported...

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New Airline Refund Requirements Put Spotlight on Instant Digital Disbursements
New Airline Refund Requirements Put Spotlight on Instant Digital Disbursements
April 24, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Air travel is a complicated business — and those complications can get passed down to travelers. From extended delays when waiting for refunds after abrupt...

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DOT: Airlines Must Automatically Refund Canceled Flights
DOT: Airlines Must Automatically Refund Canceled Flights
April 24, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Airlines must automatically refund travelers for canceled flights under a new Department of Transportation rule. This rule, announced Wednesday (April 24) is designed to make it easier for passengers...

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Transportation Department Investigates Airlines’ Rewards Programs
Transportation Department Investigates Airlines’ Rewards Programs
December 21, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The U.S. Department of Transportation is reportedly closely examining the frequent flyer programs of major U.S. airlines, aiming to identify potential deceptive or unfair practices...

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Flock Freight Offers to Assist White House Supply Chain Efforts
Flock Freight Offers to Assist White House Supply Chain Efforts
November 29, 2023  |  Supply Chain

FreightTech company Flock Freight has released an open letter addressed to Biden administration officials that offers the company’s help in optimizing the nation’s supply chains....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Watch Upgrade to Expand Health Monitoring
Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Watch Upgrade to Expand Health Monitoring
June 10, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Apple’s watch will incorporate improvements to its health applications. Plus, the Bank of England (BoE) tests some of the country’s...

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National Electric Vehicle Charging Buildout Shocked Into Reality as Stations Seek Price Model
National Electric Vehicle Charging Buildout Shocked Into Reality as Stations Seek Price Model
February 10, 2022  |  Technology

Many Americans will get a charge out of news breaking Thursday (Feb. 10) that the U.S. departments of Transportation and Energy are handing out $5...

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US Looks To Loosen Restraints On NY-London Travel
US Looks To Loosen Restraints On NY-London Travel
October 11, 2020  |  Travel Payments

U.S. officials with the Department of Transportation and Homeland Security are aiming to open up travel between New York and London by the holidays as...

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Road Tech That Can Alert Drivers To Hazards, Congestion In Testing
Road Tech That Can Alert Drivers To Hazards, Congestion In Testing
July 19, 2020  |  Internet of Things

Utah officials estimate that new vehicle-to-everything, or V2X, technology could reduce the severity of traffic crashes by 80 percent, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports....

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