NEWSFeb 12, 2026US Department of Transportation Opens Competitive Bidding for Vital Rural Air Links in Maine Colorado and AlaskaIn a move to safeguard the "economic lifelines" of America’s most remote regions, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially opened the bidding process for new Essential Air Service (EAS) contracts.Read More →
NEWSOct 15, 2024Alleged Discrimination Against Jewish Passengers Lands Lufthansa $4 Million Fine by USDOTGerman flag carrier Lufthansa was recently fined USD $4 million for reported discrimination against Jewish passengers.Read More →
NEWSSep 06, 2024DOT Launches Probe Into Four Major U.S. Airlines' Frequent Flyer ProgramsFrequent flyer programs are great ways for airlines to build customer trust and loyalty. If you're a frequent traveler on U.S. domestic flights, you might be annoyingly familiar with the constant credit card and mileage program pitches on each flight. Such programs are highly lucrative for airlines and certain parts of the way they operate are mysterious, prompting the United States Department of Transportation to launch a federal consumer protection probe.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 29, 2024Chinese Airlines Can Now Offer 50 Weekly Flights to U.S. DestinationsThe U.S. will allow Chinese airlines to increase the number of weekly direct passenger flights between the two countries. The decision will help reduce U.S.-China tensions by providing more opportunities for direct connectivity.Read More →
ROUTESJan 27, 2024American Airlines Gets Tentative Approval for New York-JFK to Tokyo FlightsOn January 26, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) gave tentative approval for American Airlines to launch nonstop flights between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). This service will join existing routes between New York-JFK and Tokyo-Haneda offered by All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines. American will be the only U.S. carrier connecting JFK and Tokyo, with United Airlines also serving Tokyo's two airports from nearby Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 10, 2023JetBlue's Tussle With Amsterdam Schiphol AirportJetBlue Airways launched service to Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS) from its major East Coast hubs earlier this year. The new JetBlue service to Amsterdam has already faced rough air, with Schiphol Airport announcing a flight cap that directly impacts JetBlue's operation among other carriers.Read More →
NEWSSep 12, 2023American Airlines Fined $4.1 million in Breach of USDOT RulesMajor US-based carrier American Airlines has been fined 4.1 million US Dollars by the United States Department of Transportation.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 14, 2023Ever Been Bumped Off an Oversold Flight? Here's Why and What You Can Do About ItAirlines oversell flights all the time, but will you be affected? What drives airlines to sell more seats than offered on a plane? Know your rights, the compensation you are entitled to, and more in this one-stop guide.Read More →
NEWSJun 04, 2023New U.S. Flights Operated by Chinese Airlines to Avoid Russian AirspaceChinese airlines are starting to avoid flying over Russian airspace for flights to the US. This suggests that China is looking to improve its relationship with the US as geopolitical tensions increase.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 18, 2023Essential Air Service Contracts (EAS) ExplainedHow are EAS contracts awarded? The system is complex and requires many moving parts, but ultimately the DOT uses a well-structured bid process to select the ideal airline.Read More →
