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Alabama has cleared a $2.52 billion federal loan for its largest infrastructure project ever

A major federal loan has been successfully obtained to facilitate the development of Alabama's most extensive infrastructure scheme. This initiative is designed to tackle persistent traffic challenges on Interstate 10 and enhance the safety of hazardous material transport. A new high-clearance cable-stayed bridge will be constructed to boost vehicle capacity…

The Times of India · 18h ago

American Airlines tightened its 24-hour cancellation rule; passengers booking less than 7 days before departure can now lose the full-refund option

American Airlines has narrowed its 24-hour cancellation policy, ending a more generous refund option for passengers who book flights close to departure. Previously, tickets purchased at least 2 days before departure could generally be cancelled within 24 hours for a full refund, regardless of fare type. American's customer service information…

The Times of India · Aug 26

DOT Proposes Using Highway and Rail Corridors for Power Lines, Pipelines and Broadband

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an official Request for Information (RFI) seeking public and stakeholder input on a new initiative called America’s Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC), which would allow electric transmission lines, pipelines, fiber optic cables, and broadband infrastructure to be built alongside existing highway and…

Clever Dude · Aug 19

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No fund for you if you have Islamic wudu washing facilities: Major row over Texas Governor's warning to two airports

Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, accusing them of religious bias over Islamic wudu washing facilities. Abbott said government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others and they should be investigated and their funds should be stopped if they are…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Donald Trump administration revokes over 28,000 immigrant trucking licences, launches veteran hiring drive; Indian drivers may be affected

The Donald Trump administration has revoked the commercial driver's licences of more than 28,000 immigrant truck drivers as part of a crackdown on non-citizen drivers while launching a programme to replace them with US military veterans. The move could significantly affect thousands of Indian truckers, particularly those from Punjab and…

The Times of India · Aug 4

6 Steps to Take After Extreme Weather Car Crashes

The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration estimates that every year, over 62 million crashes occur during adverse road weather conditions. It's already difficult enough navigating roads when there are so many motorists around, and when you add in conditions like high winds, heavy rain, or thick fog, it's…

inkl · Jun 19

US Inches Closer to Flying Cars As DOT Approves Pilots For Several Regions

Jetsons like aerial vehicles promise to quickly whisk passengers from city to city, sailing above traffic

International Business Times · Mar 10

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Somali truck driver pulled off road after driving wrong way in Missouri, fails English proficiency test

A Somali truck driver, driving an 80-ton vehicle the wrong way on a Missouri highway, was taken out of service after failing an English proficiency test. Authorities confirmed the driver, licensed in Minnesota, could not read basic road signs. Investigations are underway into how he obtained his commercial driver's license.

The Times of India · Feb 27

Federal judge reverses Trump’s freeze on $16bn for NY-NJ tunnel project

President reportedly wanted Dulles airport and Penn Station to be renamed after him in exchange for funding

The Guardian - US · Feb 7

Is Wizz Air planning to fly to the US?

The low-cost carrier has applied to the US Department of Transportation

The Independent UK · Jan 28

South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains

In 2018, high-speed passenger trains branded as Brightline started running along the formerly freight-only Florida East Coast Railway. Initial service from Miami to West Palm Beach was extended to Orlando in 2023. Unfortunately, the southern end of the line is in the spotlight because of collisions with pedestrians and motor…

The Conversation · Jan 14

Family of 4 gets kicked off JetBlue plane after system glitch. What follows is a 14-hour nightmare at Fort Lauderdale airport with no refund in sight

A family of four is calling out JetBlue after the airline allegedly kicked them off their flight and left them stranded for 14 hours.

The Mary Sue · Jan 9

What to know as hundreds of flights are grounded across the US – an air travel expert explains

Major airports across the United States were subject to a 4% reduction in flights on Nov. 7, 2025, as the government shutdown began to affect travelers.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2025

Airlines hit back at Trump’s plan to ban US flights over Russia

One airliner argued that the ban would ‘inconvenience travellers’ from both nations

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

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The Mary Sue · Aug 23, 2025

‘Overselling flights should illegal‘: Los Angeles woman gets denied boarding on overbooked flight. Then she realizes how they choose who gets kicked off

There’s a common practice in the airline industry in which a carrier will sell more tickets to a flight than passengers it can actually hold. This is called “overbooking.”

The Texas Tribune · Apr 14, 2025

Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.

Space · Jan 4, 2024

Navajo Nation objects to private moon mission placing human remains on the lunar surface

NASA has responded to the Navajo Nation's objections over a private mission placing human remains on the moon alongside agency science payloads.

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal with debt

Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt

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The Conversation · May 7, 2023

Canadian airlines brace for a summer of change as U.S. airlines consider reforms

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report on the causes of flight disruptions before and after the pandemic. The report also outlined the challenges airlines faced managing and responding to these flight disruptions.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Mother launches fight against United Airlines after claiming staff ignored her son’s peanut allergy on flight

The mother has issued a formal complaint with the US Department of Transportation

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