US federal officials want to know how airlines handle – and share – passengers’ personal information

A passenger waits for a Delta Airlines flight at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. The US Department of Transportation said that it will review how airlines protect personal information about their passengers and whether they are making money by sharing that information with other parties. — AP

WASHINGTON: Federal officials said March 21 they will review how airlines protect personal information about their passengers and whether they are making money by sharing that information with other parties.

The US Department of Transportation said its review will focus on the 10 biggest US airlines and cover their collection, handling and use of information about customers.