Oh no! Airline fines take a nosedive

Have the government watchdogs fallen asleep?

The Department of Transportation (DOT)  has been talking a lot about consumer rights lately. But is it doing anything?

Let's take a look at the department's aviation protection orders — the fines against airlines for violating department regulations or engaging in unfair and deceptive practices.

So far this year, DOT has issued just four consent orders. A…