Procedures in Regulating and Enforcing Unfair or Deceptive Practices
Summary
The Department of Transportation is proposing new rules to crack down on unfair and deceptive practices by airlines, shipping companies, and other transportation providers. This means companies will face clearer requirements about what they can and cannot do, and the government will have stronger tools to punish companies that lie to or mislead customers.
Key Points
- 1The DOT is establishing clearer procedures for identifying and punishing transportation companies that use unfair or deceptive practices
- 2The regulation affects airlines, cruise lines, shipping companies, and other transportation businesses that serve the public
- 3Companies will face stricter penalties if they engage in misleading advertising, hidden fees, or deceptive customer practices
- 4The public has until December 2, 2025 to submit comments on the proposed rule before it becomes final
- 5This gives the DOT more authority to enforce consumer protection laws and hold transportation companies accountable
Key Dates
October 30, 2025
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