Since 2021, the Department of Transportation has issued $225 million in penalties to airlines for consumer protection violations—a record-breaking amount that’s more than triple what was penalized from 1996 to 2020 combined. This is about ensuring fair treatment for travelers.
And this is what causes inflation. Those fines are just passed back to the customer via increased travel costs. This is another example of too much government regulation and hopefully will be targeted by DOGE. Infrastructure improvements can be funded directly without the need for millions of dollars in needless government administrative costs. The market and consumer can manage this without the government regulation.
Do not look for the Department of Transportation to compensate you. Do not look for United Airlines or Delta to compensate you. If you go against my directives be prepared for both the economic and physical consequences.
With the rising costs of air travel, increased safety risks, huge delays, and inconveniences I think it’s time to look at the bigger picture of what’s happening.
Interesting.
Did any of that $225 million go to the passengers that were inconvenienced by the airlines? Was this just another way for DOT to raise money for themselves?
Great to see USDOT protecting the traveling public.
I asked them to halt loading the plane at the airport, concerning Delta and United Airlines. So whatever’s issue that occurs after I have given orders is on this administration.
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2moThanks Secretary Pete