US DOT’s expanded lav rule for narrowbodies still a decade away
Seeking to address one of the most significant challenges faced by disabled passengers, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) on 26 July... Continue Reading
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Press Release: DOT to require airlines compensate stranded passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced plans to launch a new rulemaking that is aimed at requiring airlines to provide ... Continue Reading
Southwest vows to update tech due to massive disruption
Southwest Airlines is vowing to strengthen its commitment to upgrading internal systems, as its employee unions blame antiquated crew schedu... Continue Reading
Press Release: DOT fines six airlines over refunds owed to passengers
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced historic enforcement actions against six airlines, which collectively paid more... Continue Reading
Press Release: Biden-Harris to strengthen protections for air travelers
Today, at a meeting of the White House Competition Council, President Biden will announce the release of a new proposed rule that would sign... Continue Reading
Press Release: DOT launches dashboard to help flyers know their rights
Throughout 2022, Americans have experienced an unacceptable level of flight delays and cancellations. When these disruptions occur, airlines... Continue Reading
Press Release: DOT to create traveler dashboard, says complaints are up
The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the mont... Continue Reading
Thousands weigh in as FAA seeks public comment on aircraft seat size
Nearly four years after Congress directed the US Federal Aviation Administration to issue, after notice and comment, minimum dimensions for ... Continue Reading
Press Release: US DOT looks to strengthen airline refund rules
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) announced a proposed rule for public comment, which if adopted, would significantl... Continue Reading
DOT issues disabled passenger rights without narrowbody lav language
US Department of Transportation officials have published the DOT’s first-ever Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights with the a... Continue Reading
Press Release: Biden Administration awards terminal improvement funds
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan... Continue Reading
New inward-facing herringbone and business-plus for Air NZ 787
Air New Zealand’s next Business Premier seat for its Boeing 787-9 is an inward-facing herringbone, and includes a front row business-plus pr... Continue Reading
Two accessible lav options to be offered on 737 MAX: Collins Aerospace
Boeing’s next generation of 737 MAX twinjets will offer two types of accessible lavatory options for operators — including a more spac... Continue Reading
Press Release: Allegiant, Viva Aerobus announce commercial alliance
Allegiant and Viva Aerobus today announced plans for a fully-integrated Commercial Alliance Agreement, designed to dramatically expand optio... Continue Reading
Airbus says forward A320 lav with tip-up seat is designated PRM lav
In September, Runway Girl Network published an article analysing the interiors of Lufthansa’s new Airbus A321neo, noting that the airline ha... Continue Reading