Pub. L. 112-95, tit. IV, subtit. A, sec. 408 (as amended)
DOT AIRLINE CONSUMER COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS.
SEC. 408. [49 U.S.C. 42302 note] DOT AIRLINE CONSUMER COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS.
The Secretary of Transportation may investigate consumer complaints regarding—
(1) flight cancellations;
(2) compliance with Federal regulations concerning overbooking seats on flights;
(3) lost, damaged, or delayed baggage, and difficulties with related airline claims procedures;
(4) problems in obtaining refunds for unused or lost tickets or fare adjustments;
(5) incorrect or incomplete information about fares, discount fare conditions and availability, overcharges, and fare increases;
(6) the rights of passengers who hold frequent flyer miles or equivalent redeemable awards earned through customer-loyalty programs; and
(7) deceptive or misleading advertising.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 49 U.S.C. 42302 note