Biden, DOT, and Dems Move Toward Re-Regulation of Airlines
Speaking on behalf of Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and others, the airline industry trade group Airlines for America (A4A) has condemned a series of proposed regulations that the Biden White House alleges will promote competition among air-carriers. A4A asserted Biden and his fellow Democrats need to “get the facts straight,” and stated unequivocally that the proposed regulations—as opposed to stimulating competition and benefitting passengers—would serve only to drive up the cost of air travel.
On Monday, 06 February 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed the assessing of a $1,149,306 civil penalty against United Airlines for conducting revenue flights in Boeing 777 aircraft the agency alleges were not in airworthy condition. Subject flights, according to the FAA, were undertaken between June 2018 and April 2021.
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