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Why Has Flying Become So Miserable?

Commentary Those of us who have returned to frequent air travel appreciate just how unpleasant the processhas become. Perhaps this simply reflects an overly sentimental view of what the experience was like pre-pandemic, but surely it has become much worse since. Outrageously expensive tickets, long lines at security (even premium lanes like “Clear”), no room…


Airlines Could Be Forced to Pay Passengers for Delays, Cancellations Under Proposed New Rule

A new proposed federal rule would require airlines to pay cash to customers for “controllable” delays or cancellations. The rule is being touted as a historic step toward ensuring passengers are adequately compensated for airline-caused snafus. But an industry group points out that severe weather and air-traffic control outages have lately been responsible for the…


Airlines Would Be Forced to Pay Passengers for Delays, Cancellations Under Proposed New Rule

A new proposed federal rule would require airlines to pay cash to customers for “controllable” delays or cancellations. On May 8, President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg delivered remarks on “holding airlines accountable.” The rule is being touted as a historic step toward ensuring passengers are adequately compensated for airline-caused snafus. But an…


Buttigieg Schedules Feb. 23 Visit to Ohio Derailment Site Amid Mounting Criticism

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday, Feb. 23—nearly three weeks after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there leaking toxic chemicals into the community. Earlier this week, Buttigieg demurred on announcing a specific date and time for a visit, telling reporters only that he was planning to do so “when the…


Buttigieg Schedules Visit to Ohio Derailment Site Amid Mounting Criticism

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg can confirmed a visit to troubled East Palestine, Ohio—nearly three weeks after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there leaking toxic chemicals into the community. Earlier this week, Buttigieg demurred on announcing a specific date and time for a visit, telling reporters only that he was planning to do so “when the…


Biden Strategy to ‘Address the Climate Crisis’ Includes Push for Reduced Travel

The Biden administration has released its plan to cut carbon emissions—including calls to decrease travel demand and lower emissions—by finding ways for Americans to stay home. “Remote work and virtual interactions can provide a viable alternative to daily commute requirements for some people,” the blueprint stated. The plan claims that “connectivity, automation and sharing” could…


Transport Department to Spend $400 Million on Upgrades to Golden Gate Bridge

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Jan. 23 it would be spending $400 million on upgrades and safety measures for California’s Golden Gate Bridge. “We’re investing $400 million to replace, retrofit, and install critical structural elements on the Golden Gate Bridge that will make it more resilient during earthquakes and ensure commuters and businesses…


Capitol Report: Classified Documents Found in Biden’s Previous Office; House Republicans Vote to Defund the IRS

Lawmakers are reacting to classified documents found at President Joe Biden’s private office. New committees formed Tuesday on Capitol Hill; one is a GOP-led effort to probe government organizations. The other is an effort to oppose the Chinese Communist Party’s global influence. In one of the first orders of business, the House GOP moves to limit…


LA Council Bans Sharing of Mobility Service Data With Law Enforcement

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles’s Department of Transportation will be prohibited from disclosing mobility service data via its open source tool to law enforcement agencies after the city council voted to update the municipal code Sept. 13. The ordinance seeks to address privacy concerns over Mobility Data Specification, which exchanges data with shared mobility device providers and…