High Crimes and Misdemeanors: Unruly Passengers on Flights
After receiving thousands of comments and holding a rare public hearing, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a joint Final Rule (Rule) requiring the issuance of refunds for ancillary fees and tickets by domestic...more
Air travel has become an indispensable part of modern-day life, offering convenience and efficiency for millions of passengers worldwide. However, with this convenience comes the responsibility of ensuring the safety and...more
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with state AGs (Partnership), which is the latest example of how AGs continue to expand their regulatory reach...more
In a recent case brought in front of the Civil Resolution Tribunal (“CRT”) of British Columbia, Moffatt v. Air Canada, 2024 BCCRT 149, the CRT found in favor of an airline customer who relied on information about an airline’s...more
On August 7, 2023, the US Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration proposed to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) to impose anti-trafficking...more
On April 24, 2023, the Canadian government introduced Bill C-47, the Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 (the Bill), which includes proposed amendments to provisions of the Canada Transportation Act (the CTA) relating to...more
On February 2, 2023, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) designed to strengthen international air travel security by enhancing information that commercial aircraft...more
Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •AG Tong Settles with Frontier Over Slow...more
In a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a bipartisan coalition of 38 AGs urged Congress to...more
Join Carlton Fields attorney Ed Page, former federal prosecutor and active pilot and flight instructor, as he discusses federal criminal aviation cases from the past year, including the main tools used by the Department of...more
Aviation sector executives expect to maintain or increase investment in 2022, despite continuing headwinds caused by COVID-19 and concerns about the global economy - The year 2021 was another turbulent one for aviation, as...more
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF) issued notice of proposed regulation amendments to Title 17 of the Alaska Administrative Code dealing with rural airport rental and fees....more
AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Aviation Policy: European Commission Proposals Regarding the Transformation of EU Economy and Society to Meet Climate Ambitions - On 14 July 2021, the European Commission (Commission) adopted...more
It’s out of hand! Rarely does a day go by without a report of a problem on an airplane. Principally driven by a combination of the mask mandate and alcohol, flight attendants are, as the first line of defense, being...more
AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Single European Sky: The Wise Person Group Publishes a Statement on the Future of the Single European Sky On 14 April 2021, the Wise Persons Group (WPG), a high-level aviation experts group...more
There can be little doubt that the FAA is no longer going to tolerate the disruptions caused by drunken and unruly passengers. Yesterday, the FAA announced large civil penalties against another four travelers for misconduct...more
AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - COVID-19: Europe’s Airlines Welcome the European Commission’s Proposal for a Digital “COVID Passport” - On 17 March 2021, Europe’s aviation sector welcomed the European Commission’s...more
As we reported last month, the FAA is finally taking strong enforcement action against unruly passengers who disrupt air travel. Today, the FAA announced three new cases involving stiff penalties against such individuals. ...more
AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Aviation Policy: European Commission Proposes to set up new European Partnerships and to Invest Nearly €10 Billion for the Green and Digital Transition - On 23 February 2021, the European...more
As we finally approach the end of this horrific 2020 year, there are a number of potential developments to consider as to the variety of travel related restrictions imposed by presidential proclamation during 2020. In...more
AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - COVID-19: European Commission steps up action to reinforce preparedness and response measures across the EU - On 28 October 2020, the European Commission launched an additional set of actions...more
On March 16, 2020, a U.S. carrier was held before takeoff at JFK International Airport in New York after a passenger alerted flight attendants that they were exposed to someone who had tested positive for coronavirus. The...more
Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Commuters Face Growing Number of New Perils - Anything bad that can happen to business travelers does in the 1987 classic comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles as Neal Page (Steve Martin) and...more
In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, partners Harris Mufson and Guy Brenner discuss the coronavirus and what employers should be thinking about regarding that virus in the workplace. While the Occupational Safety and...more
On February 2, 2020, the United States joined a growing list of countries that have implemented travel restrictions for those at risk of transmitting the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Below is a summary of the measures...more