U.S. Department of Transportation
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Philippine Airlines Targets Chicago As Sixth U.S. Gateway
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Philippine Airlines plans nonstop Manila-Chicago flights by summer 2026, marking the first direct link between the U.S. Midwest hub and the...
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United Airlines Moves To Block United Nigeria’s U.S. Launch
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United Airlines has asked the DOT to block United Nigeria Airlines flights to the U.S., arguing the deal would enable “misidentification,...
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Ireland Moves To Lift Dublin Airport Passenger Cap
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Ireland’s government has taken its first formal legislative step toward lifting the long-running passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
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Avior Becomes Latest Venezuelan Airline Seeking U.S. Entry
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Venezuelan carrier Avior Airlines has asked the DOT to amend and renew its long-dormant authority to operate flights between Venezuela and the U.S.
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American Moves To Restart Venezuela Service After Seven-Year Hiatus
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American Airlines plans to resume daily service to Venezuela, the first U.S. carrier to publicly signal readiness to restart flights after nearly...
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Venezuela’s Laser Airlines Revives U.S. Bid
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Venezuela’s Laser Airlines has revived a bid to enter the U.S. market, asking federal regulators to act on a longstanding application.
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Wizz Air UK Seeks U.S. Approval, Opens Door To Transatlantic Services
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Wizz Air’s UK unit has formally applied to the DOT for authority to operate flights between the UK and U.S.
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Airlines Rebuild Caribbean Schedules After U.S. Action In Venezuela
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Flights to and from the Eastern Caribbean are being restored after U.S. aviation authorities lifted temporary airspace restrictions imposed...
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ACI-NA Meeting With DOT To Push PFC Increase
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U.S. airports are making another push to convince the federal government to raise the passenger facility charge (PFC) cap, which has not changed...
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Analysis: FAA Cuts Show Steep Mid-November Disruptions
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As the U.S. aviation system braces for escalating disruption, data shows tens of thousands of flights will be cut between Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 alone.
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Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C Oct. 27, 2025)
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The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
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Chinese Airlines Urge U.S. To Drop Russia Overflight Ban
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Chinese airlines have urged the Trump administration to withdraw its proposal to bar them from flying through Russian airspace on routes to and...
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Washington Plans New Restrictions On Chinese Airlines
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The Trump administration has proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying through Russian airspace on routes to and from the U.S.
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Regional Carriers Pledge To Maintain EAS Flights Despite Funding Uncertainty
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Regional airlines are pledging to maintain scheduled service to rural communities even as the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) prepares to...
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DOT Ends Delta-Aeromexico Joint Venture, Citing Market Distortions
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The U.S. Transportation Department has ordered Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to terminate their joint venture.
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DOT Seeks Alaska Essential Air Service Bids After Ravn Shutdown
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The U.S. DOT is seeking new bids to provide essential air service in Alaska after the shutdown of Ravn Alaska cut off key links to Anchorage.
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Delta Tests Demand For Unserved Mediterranean Islands
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Delta Air Lines is taking a more unusual approach to network planning, asking customers and employees to vote on its next European leisure...
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American Airlines Seeks Waivers On China, Cuba Frequencies
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American Airlines has asked the U.S. Transportation Department for temporary waivers on certain routes to both mainland China and Cuba this winter.
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United Pauses Cuba Route Amid Demand Uncertainty, Policy Shift
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United Airlines has notified DOT it will suspend its sole nonstop scheduled service to Cuba in September amid seasonal fluctuations and tighter...
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DOT Threatens To Restrict Mexican Airlines, End Aeromexico-Delta JV
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The U.S. DOT has escalated a long-running dispute with Mexico over alleged violations of the countries’ 2015 open skies agreement.