The airline operated flights over restricted areas carrying United Airlines’ code. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights in regions restricted…
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Transportation Department Secures Refunds for Pandemic Flight Cancellations
The agency took action against Lufthansa, Dutch Airways, and South African Airways. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced enforcement actions against Lufthansa, South African Airways, and KLM Royal…
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The U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Haiti as Gangs Seize Control
The U.S. embassy in Port-au-Prince currently has limited operations. The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, issued an updated security alert for U.S. citizens after armed gangs broke thousands…
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State Department Implements Visa Restrictions on Migrant Transportation
The agency is expanding restrictions under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Department of State expanded visa restrictions to include flight, ground, and maritime transportation companies that are…
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FBI Asks SCOTUS to Maintain No-Fly List Secrecy
Justices heard arguments in the case of an Oregon man who was previously barred from flying. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to…
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Commerce Secretary Responds to China Lifting Travel Restrictions
She expresses hope that this will encourage tourism between the two nations. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo commended China’s decision to restore group travel permissions to foreign…
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DOT Announces Rule for Airplane Restroom Accessibility
Inaccessible lavatories are an issue for disabled passengers. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule requiring airlines to install fully accessible bathrooms in all new single-aisle…
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House Bill Addresses Chinese Exploitation of Congolese Children
China uses children to mine the cobalt used in EV batteries. U.S. Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced legislation that would ban products containing minerals secured with…
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U.S. Tells Americans in Russia to Leave Immediately
The top-level advisory cites Russian instability. The State Department issued an alert for American citizens to immediately leave Russia and cease all travel in that country. The alert…
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White House Opposed to Ending Foreign Traveler Vaccinations
The House of Representatives passed the legislation this week. President Biden’s administration released a statement this week expressing opposition to legislation that would end the COVID-19 vaccine requirement…
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