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How the Trump Administration Is Eroding Airline Passengers’ Rights

Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines.

Sources (2)· Oct 8, 9:00 AM to Oct 13, 10:53 AM

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The New York Times· Oct 8, 9:00 AMHow the Trump Administration Is Eroding Airline Passengers’ Rights
The Philadelphia Inquirer· Oct 13, 10:53 AMHow the Trump administration is eroding airline passengers’ rights

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How the Trump administration is eroding airline passengers’ rightsThe Department of Transportation is aiming to water down long-standing passenger protections.

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