New Airline Regulations May Protect Fliers, Drive Up Flight Prices

August 22nd, 2011 | Aviation accident

August 22, 2011 This week the Transportation Department will introduce new federal rules for airlines that are designed to protect fliers. Many airlines, however, say that the new rules will only end up driving flight prices up. The new consumer protection rules, to take effect Tuesday, August 23, include: Allowing the Transportation Department to impose… Read More