The FAA needs approximately 3,000 more air traffic controllers. The Department of Transportation plans to incentivize new hires with increased salaries, bonuses, and additional resources.

On May 1, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its plan to address America’s nationwide air traffic controller shortage. The “package” of actions to tackle the issue focuses on ...

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg failed to replace outdated air traffic control systems while in office — with his agency instead shelling out tens of billions of dollars on a DEI agenda ...

The DOT, FAA, and Delta Air Lines are working to allow wheelchair users to fly in their own wheelchairs. The FAA expects to determine the feasibility of wheelchairs on aircraft by the end of 2025.

The department is accusing the Mexican government of violating the countries’ bilateral aviation agreement, potentially ...

Many airlines already offer pre-boarding or other assistance for travelers with disabilities, but many air travelers have complained to the DOT about delays, poor treatment and mishandled wheelchairs.

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 ...

Many airlines already offer pre-boarding or other assistance for travelers with disabilities, but many air travelers have complained to the DOT about delays, poor treatment and mishandled wheelchairs.