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February 22, 2011

Delta Fined For Violating Rules Protecting Air Travelers With Disabilities

Largest Non-Safety Related Fine Ever Levied Against An Airline

The U.S. DOT has assessed a civil penalty of $2 million against Delta Air Lines for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities. This civil penalty is the largest penalty ever assessed against an airline by the DOT in a non-safety-related case.

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ASPIRE Partnership Goes Green On A Daily Basis

Pan-Pacific Partnership Looks To Save Fuel, Reduce Emissions

The Asia and Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE), a partnership with the FAA’s counterparts and airlines in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore to reduce aviation’s impact on the environment, is moving beyond the demonstration stage.

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American To Recall 200 Flight Attendants

Deal Allows Hiring Of 30 New FAs Who Speak Mandarin Chinese

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) said late last week that America Airlines has agreed to recall some 200 flight attendants who had been idled by the recession.

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Alaska Lawmaker Says 'No' To Airport Search

Mastectomy Patient Objected To Screeners Touching Her Prosthesis

Alaska state representative Sharon Cissna was traveling through the Seattle-Tacoma airport on her way back to Alaska recently when she was pulled aside by TSA after undergoing a full-body scan.

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LAN Airlines Orders Three 767s

Additional 767-300ER Airplanes Part Of The Airline's Fleet Expansion Plans

Chile's LAN Airlines has ordered an additional three Boeing 767-300ER airplanes valued at $493 million at today's list prices. The order brings the total number of 767s ordered from LAN to 33.

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Airline Passenger Bill Of Rights Included In Senate Version Of FAA Bill

Also Would Require Airlines To Specify Allowable Child Seat Dimensions

Among the amendments which were passed last week as part of the Senate version of the FAA reauthorization bill was one written by Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) which would codify the so-called "three hour rule" limiting tarmac delays for airlines.

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