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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) descends a staircase, on the day of a closed briefing on the situation in Iran for members of the U.S. Senate, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo

US senator says United, JetBlue partnership could harm competition

Richard Blumenthal said a proposed partnership between United Airlines and smaller JetBlue could lead to fewer and more expensive options for consumers.

A plane takes off as seen from inside the newly completed 1.3 million-square foot $4 billion Delta Airlines Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S., June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Major airlines sue Biden administration over fee disclosure rule

A new rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline fees is the latest clash between air carriers and the Biden administration.

Passengers make their way through the terminal as they travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, U.S., November 22, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs

The U.S. Transportation Department is scrutinizing the frequent flyer programs of major U.S. airlines for potential deceptive or unfair practices.