Transportation Policy

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Congress puts off action on road, air bills

AP Features 61 days ago

The Democratic-led Congress' determination to do something about health care this year has slowed legislation affecting the safety of almost every traveler in America. Barring some miracle, lawmakers acknowledge they don't have the time or the political capital to act on new ...

DOT to fine Spirit Airlines up to $375,000

AP Features 66 days ago

Transportation Department fines Spirit Airlines up to $375,000 for rules violations The Transportation Department said on Thursday it will fine Spirit Airlines as much as $375,000 for breaking consumer rules. The civil penalty includes $215,000 that the small discount airline must pay ...

U.S. clears ExpressJet crew in tarmac stranding

Reuters US Online Report Domestic News 93 days ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A preliminary investigation into the overnight stranding of a Continental Airlines Inc flight earlier this month has cleared the aircraft's crew and blamed the local representative of a rival airline. The U.S. Transportation Department said the crew on ...

Analysis: Gov't dallies, airline passengers suffer

AP Features 99 days ago

Analysis: Will latest airline passenger stranding clear government reforms for take off? When Washington learned 47 people were stuck overnight aboard a small plane at a Minnesota airport, Capitol Hill reverberated with demands to protect the public from a recurrence, and the ...

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