WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)— The Biden administration is enlisting officials in 15 states—including Michigan—to help enforce consumer-protection laws covering air travel.
The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday it will give the states power to investigate complaints about airlines and ticket sellers, then refer cases to the federal government for enforcement.
Under U.S. law, only the federal government can regulate consumer-protection laws covering airlines.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the agreement is legal. He's touting it as a way to increase protection for airline customers. Buttigieg pointed to travelers whose flights are canceled and then must wait days for another flight, or pay more to fly home on another airline.
