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White House pulls rule forcing airlines to pay passengers for flight disruptions

The White House has officially pulled a Biden-era proposal that would have mandated airlines pay passengers for significant flight disruptions. According to the Federal Register, the rule was officially withdrawn Monday. The Trump administration argues nixing the rule introduced in December 2024 is consistent with President Trump’s efforts to scrap federal regulations the administration considers […]

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Noem announces $10K bonuses for some TSA workers after shutdown

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday she’s giving $10,000 bonuses to “exemplary” Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents following the end of the government shutdown. “Americans can be proud of TSA workers across the country who continued to serve with excellence throughout the shutdown — many going to great lengths to protect our country, care…

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Senate panel to examine shutdown impact on aviation safety

A Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing next week on how the government shutdown impacted the safety of the country’s air travel system. The hearing, in front of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee’s aviation subcommittee, is set for 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday. National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Nick Daniels, Airlines for America…