AG Mike Hilgers Appointed ACPAC Chair for Aviation Consumer Protection
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers of Nebraska has been appointed Chair of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC), serving as a state and local government representative for a two-year term. ACPAC advises the Secretary of Transportation on aviation consumer protection matters and its statutory authorization was extended through September 30, 2028, under the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. As Chair, Hilgers will lead the Committee's efforts to evaluate existing consumer protection programs and recommend actions to protect air travelers from unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices.
“The Nebraska Department of Justice announced today the appointment of Attorney General Mike Hilgers as Chair of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC), serving as a state and local government representative, while leading the Committee's efforts to strengthen aviation consumer protections nationwide.”
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The Nebraska Attorney General has announced Mike Hilgers' appointment as Chair of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee, a federal advisory body under the Department of Transportation. ACPAC comprises representatives from air carriers, airport operators, state and local governments, and nonprofit consumer protection organizations. The Committee assesses whether additional policies, regulations, or actions are needed to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices in air travel. This appointment gives Nebraska a leadership role in shaping national aviation consumer protection policy through the two-year term.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Appoints Attorney General Mike Hilgers as Chair of Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee
Posted Wednesday, April 22, 2026 The Nebraska Department of Justice announced today the appointment of Attorney General Mike Hilgers as Chair of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC), serving as a state and local government representative, while leading the Committee’s efforts to strengthen aviation consumer protections nationwide.
Hilgers will serve a two-year term.
ACPAC plays a critical role in advising the Secretary of Transportation on aviation consumer protection matters. The Committee’s statutory authorization was most recently extended through September 30, 2028, under the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.
As Chair, AG Mike Hilgers will support ACPAC in fulfilling its mission to evaluate existing aviation consumer protection programs and provide recommendations to enhance the air travel experience for passengers. The Committee’s work includes assessing whether additional policies, regulations, or actions are necessary to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices.
ACPAC membership comprises representatives from air carriers, airport operators, state and local governments, and nonprofit public-interest organizations with expertise in consumer protection. The Committee also engages with a broad range of industry participants and advocacy groups, including foreign air carriers, ultra-low-cost carriers, accessibility advocates, ticket agents, and travel management companies.
Additional information about ACPAC and its previous work is available on the Department of Transportation’s website.
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