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Proposed and Final Aviation Rules

Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections: Parts 234, 250, 253, 259 and 399, Baggage and Other Consumer Issues

Final Rule #3, Issued October 18, 2016PDF VersionWord Version

Final Rule - Reporting of Mishandled Baggage and Wheelchairs

Final Rule Issued October 18, 2016PDF VersionWord Version

Refunding Baggage Fees for Delayed Checked Bags

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Refunding Baggage Fees for Delayed Checked BagsPDF VersionWord Version

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Negotiated Rulemaking Process (Part 382)

 
December 2015 Federal Register NoticeView PDFView Doc
Establishment of a Negotiated Rulemaking CommitteeView PDF 
See the Docket
See the Advisory Committee website
Committee Membership and First MeetingView PDF

Inflation Adjustments

Civil Penalties, August 10, 2016View PDF
Oversales, Baggage and Civil Penalties, May 27, 2015                

Carriage of Musical Instruments

Carriage of Musical Instruments
Final  Rule (Dec. 29, 2014)

Enhanced Consumer Protections for Charter Air Transportation

Enhanced Consumer Protections for Charter Air Transportation
Proposed Rule (Sept. 30, 2013)View PDF

Use of Mobile Wireless Devices for Voice Calls on Aircraft

Use of Mobile Wireless Devices for Voice Calls on Aircraft
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (February 14, 2014)View PDFView Doc

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports (Part 382)

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports (Part 382)
Rule Issued October 2013View PDFView Doc
Fact SheetView PDFView Doc

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: “Seat Strapping” of Passenger Wheelchairs in the Aircraft Cabin (Part 382)

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: “Seat Strapping” of Passenger Wheelchairs in the Aircraft Cabin (Part 382)
Rule Issued October 2013View PDFView Doc
Fact SheetView PDFView Doc

Reporting of loss, death, or injury of animals

Reporting of loss, death, or injury of animals
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Extension of Comment PeriodView PDF 
Final RuleView PDFView Doc
Notice Concerning Revisions to Animal Incident Reporting RequirementsView PDF 

Haiti earthquake relief

Haiti earthquake relief
NameDocument
Haiti Earthquake Relief 
Charter brokersView PDF
Part 125 operatorsView PDF
Charter Broker Exemption ExtensionView PDF
Part 125 Operators Exemption ExtensionView PDF

Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic Cigarettes
NameDocument
Policy Statement (June 2010)View PDF
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (September 2011)View PDF
Final Rule (March 2016)View PDF

Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections: Parts 234, 250, 253, 259 and 399, Baggage and Other Consumer Issues

Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections: Parts 234, 250, 253, 259 and 399, Baggage and Other Consumer Issues
Rule #1
Rule #1 Issued December 2009View PDF 
Frequently Asked Questions to Rule #1View PDF 
Tarmac Delays: Denial of request for exemptionView PDF 
June 2010 Amendment to Rule #1: Web posting date for flight delay informationView PDF 
Rule #2
Rule #2, Issued April 2011 amendment concerning baggage and other consumer issuesView PDFMS Word Version
Frequently Asked Questions on Rule #2View PDF 
Summary of June 15, 2012 changes to Rule #2 FAQ’sPDF Version
Summary of January 11, 2012 changes to Rule #2 FAQ’sPDF Version
Limited Extension of Effective Date For Certain Provisions in Rule #2PDF Version
Powerpoint presentations summarizing Rule #2View Powerpoint
Notice of enforcement policy: oversale notice for foreign carriersPDF Version
Accounting and Reporting Directive, Part 244 – Reporting of Tarmac Delay Data 
Guidance: Price Increases for Ancillary Services Not Purchased With TicketPDF Version
Response to petition to delay the effective date of 14 CFR 399.85(c) and 399.87PDF Version
Request to Extend Compliance ReliefPDF Version
Guidance on the 24-hour reservation requirement (05/31/2013)PDF Version
Analysis of Impact of Tarmac Delay RulePDF Version
Rule #3
Final Rule #3, Issued October 18, 2016PDF VersionWord Version

P.L. 112-95: Filing Tarmac Delay Plans With DOT

P.L. 112-95: Filing Tarmac Delay Plans With DOT
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Text of P.L. 112-95PDF Version
February 24, 2012 DOT implementing noticePDF Version
List of carriers with 30 or more seats that must submit tarmac delay plans to DOTPDF Version
P.L. 112-95: Filing tarmac delay contingency plans with DOTPDF Version

Part 382, Passengers with Disabilities

Part 382, Passengers with Disabilities
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RuleView Link
2008 Comprehensive Amendment and ReissuanceView Link
Frequently Asked QuestionsPDF Version
Web sites and automated kiosks
Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (September 2011)PDF Version
Preliminary Regulatory Evaluation (September 2011)PDF Version
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (September 2011)PDF Version
U.S. Airports: captioning, lifts, service animal relief areas, etc
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (September 2011)PDF Version
Final Rule (July 29, 2015)PDF Version

14 CFR Rules

14 CFR Rules
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14 CFR Part 241, Accounting and Reporting
14 CFR Part 249, Accounting and Reporting
14 CFR 399.84, Advertising
14 CFR Part 212, Charters
14 CFR Part 257, Codeshare Disclosure
14 CFR Part 250, Overbooking
14 CFR Part 380, Public Charters
14 CFR Part 234, Tarmac Delay Reporting
14 CFR Part 374, Ticket Refunds
Updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2016
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