NPR: U.S. fines airlines $7.5 million and they must refund customers for canceled flights
November 14, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee explained to NPR why DOT's latest round of fines for unpaid refunds is too little, too late.
AP: Frontier, 5 other airlines to refund more than $600 million
November 14, 2022 — Following DOT's latest round of fine for airlines, Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee explained to the Associated Press why it's concerning the agency hasn't gone after the biggest carriers.
USA Today: After long delays, DOT enforces six airlines to pay $600 million in refunds to travelers
November 14, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee talks the latest round of fines for airlines with USA Today.
NYT: U.S. Fines Airlines More Than $7 Million for Not Providing Refunds
November 14, 2022 — Following DOT's announcement that it would be fining half a dozen airlines, Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee explained to The New York Times why these fines are not sufficient.
Washington Post: Transportation Department secures $600 million in delayed airline refunds
November 14, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee talked with the Washington Post about the DOT's responsibility to protect passengers — especially heading into the holiday travel season.