DOT axes proposed rules for ancillary revenue, baggage fee disclosure

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December 8, 2017

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Air New Zealand Trent engine damaged by loose engine part

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DOT axes proposed rules for ancillary revenue, baggage fee disclosure

Critics of perceived federal government overreach regarding US airline industry regulation were handed a victory Dec. 7 as the US Department of Transportation (DOT) withdrew two proposed rules that would have forced US airlines to collect and publish detailed data on ancillary revenues and disclose baggage fees to passengers at point-of-sale, respectively.

Ryanair to end GDS partnership with Amadeus

Ryanair will end its partnership with global distribution system (GDS) provider Amadeus on Dec. 15, after both parties were unable to reach a renewed commercial agreement, the Irish LCC announced Dec. 8.

Air India incurs rising wheelchair costs at US airports

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Air India is contending with a rising trend of older passengers traveling between India and the US opting for wheelchair assistance at airports, particularly when arriving at or departing from US airports.

Air Astana CEO: A320neo fleet to deliver up to 40% capacity increase

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Kazakhstan’s Air Astana said it is destined to become one of the largest Airbus A320neo family operators in Central Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) over the next three years.

PATH approves $1.1 billion for New York regional airport improvements

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PATH) approved its 2018 budget Dec. 7, paving the way for $1.1 billion in capital budget funds toward redeveloping the region’s three airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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