About this Order

This consent order concerns advertisements by Costa Cruise Lines N.V.1, (“Costa Cruise Lines”) that violate the Department’s advertising requirements specified in section 399.84 of the Department’s regulations (14 CFR 399.84) and constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices and unfair methods of competition in violation of 49 U.S.C. § 41712. This order directs Costa Cruise Lines to cease and desist from future violations and assesses the company compromise civil penalties of $ 35,000.