Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told U.S. airline CEOs that nationwide flight disruptions this summer are 'unacceptable' and suggested his department will take action.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, center, speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washingtoncanceled or rescheduled
. He told the CEOs the department is considering additional rules "that would further expand the rights of airline passengers who experience disruptions." Buttigieg has been sparring with the airlines since late spring over high numbers of cancellations and delays but said in his letter that he appreciates that airlines have stepped up hiring and trimmed schedules to better match the number of flights they can handle.
NEWARK, NJ - JULY 01: Travelers arrive an air train at Newark Liberty International Airport on July 1, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey.A spokeswoman for Airlines for America, a trade group whose members include American, United, Delta and Southwest, said airlines "strive to provide the highest level of customer service." She said the airlines are committed to overcoming challenges including a tight labor market.
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