Latest DOT Fines for Unpaid Refunds Leave Out Worst Offenders
November 14, 2022 — In response to news today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) levied penalties against six airlines — Frontier, Air India, TAP Portugal, Aeromexico, El Al, and Avianca — for not promptly paying flight refunds, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Congress Must End the Crypto Crime Spree
November 14, 2022 — In response to the collapse of the well-known crypto exchange FTX, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
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.