49 U.S.C. § 41701

Classification of air carriers

The Secretary of Transportation may establish—

(1)

reasonable classifications for air carriers when required because of the nature of the transportation provided by them; and

(2)

reasonable requirements for each class when the Secretary decides those requirements are necessary in the public interest.

( Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e) , July 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 1140 .)