Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011. In separate cases, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed civil penalties against Continental Airlines and US Airways for violating the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel. Continental was assessed a civil penalty of $120,000 and US Airways $45,000.
“Protecting the rights of airline consumers is a high priority for the Department of Transportation,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. “Passengers have the right to know how…
