The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that, if finalized, would represent a consequential shift in how DOT conducts enforcement actions and develops regulations and...more
On February 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released an advance copy of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs.”...more
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the White House on May 8, 2023, each made significant announcements concerning airline passenger rights, which are summarized below. First, DOT announced that it is expanding...more
This edition of the Cozen O’Connor Aviation Regulatory Update discusses new FAA reauthorization legislation, DOT awards for U.S. carrier scheduled service to Cuba, DOT’s decision to address consumer notification requirements...more
This edition of the Cozen O’Connor Aviation Regulatory Update reports on Congress’s six-month extension of FAA’s reauthorization; new U.S. Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreements with the European Union and Canada; the FAA’s...more