DOT proposes additional consumer protections for air travellers

US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has proposed new consumer protections for air travelers, building on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) previous passenger protection rules issued in December 2009 and April 2011.  This proposal would require the disclosure of fees for certain basic airline services such as checked baggage, require more carriers to report their performance data to DOT, and codify the Department’s definition of a ticket agent to ensure that companies that offer flight search tools and receive a form of compensation are adhering to the Department’s consumer protection requirements. “Knowledge is power, and our latest proposal helps ensure