U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELEASES SPRING REGULATORY AGENDA
July 6, 2021
On June 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or the Department) released its Spring Regulatory Agenda, available here. This agenda serves to highlight actions the Department’s plans for the next year to better protect and serve citizens across all sectors.
For the aviation sector, DOT’s spring regulatory agenda includes rules regarding:
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Airline ticket refunds;
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Refunding fees for delayed checked bags and unused ancillary services;
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Modernizing payment of denied boarding compensation;
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Rest breaks for flight attendants on flights with large numbers of passengers receive a scheduled rest period of at least 10 hours after duty periods;
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Protecting aircraft cockpits with secondary flight-deck barriers;
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Holding workers at domestic and foreign aircraft repair stations to the same safety standards to increase safety of the flying public;
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Accessible in-flight entertainment; and
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Ensuring prompt assistance for passengers with disabilities in moving within the airport;
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665), or Andy Orr (aorr@eckertsemans.com or 202-659-6625).
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