#passenger-rights

#passenger-rights

American Airlines employees allegedly acted on racist assumptions, leading to false imprisonment of a couple on their honeymoon.

American Airlines settled a lawsuit regarding racial discrimination after three Black men were wrongly removed from a flight, emphasizing the need for inclusivity.

American Airlines faces a lawsuit for racial profiling, with a passenger alleging he was falsely accused of trafficking his own wife.

The Biden Administration plans to introduce compensation for US airline passengers facing delays or cancellations.

Airlines may soon be required to provide cash compensation and cover meals and lodging for flight disruptions.

Transportation Department escalates enforcement of flight delays, filing a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for chronic delays.

Airlines must now provide automatic cash refunds for significant flight delays or cancellations.

Airline responsibility for passenger reimbursement in case of flight delays and cancellations due to outages in their control.

The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights, emphasizing the need for realistic flight schedules and enforcement of passenger protections.

U.S. government takes action against airlines for chronic flight delays, emphasizing accountability and passenger protection.

The introduction of a yellow card system is suggested to ensure fairness in ticketing and address the issue of minor fare evasion prosecutions.

The UK government is reviewing rail fare prosecutions to protect passengers from undue penalties for unintentional ticketing errors.

A yellow card system for first-time offenders seeks to prevent unfair punishments for honest mistakes in ticketing.

Airlines are legally allowed to oversell flights, and bumped passengers can usually expect compensation.

Passengers must adhere to assigned seating on flights, regardless of personal beliefs.

JetBlue defends its policies amidst allegations of discrimination.

Expert opinions suggest this incident reflects common airline seating dilemmas, not antisemitism.

Travelers on codeshare flights often encounter issues with baggage fees due to misalignment in airline policies.

Passengers are entitled to refunds for canceled flights due to winter weather, as airlines cannot control weather impacts.

A passenger was banned from United Airlines after urinating on another during a flight, raising concerns over airline response to such incidents.

Inappropriate behavior by passengers on a flight led to crew investigation for failing to intervene and filming instead.

Passengers should feel safe and supported during air travel, particularly in distressing situations.

Overbooking can lead to troubling experiences for travelers, highlighting the need for better airline policies.

The Supreme Court ruled that airlines must compensate passengers for certain international flight disruptions, affirming compatibility between Canada’s regulations and international law.

The proposed amendments increase airline responsibilities for air passenger rights, compensation, and accommodations for delays.

Airlines increasingly enforce confidentiality in passenger disputes, creating an uneven playing field that leaves travelers feeling bullied and sidelined.

Passengers will now receive cash refunds for canceled or significantly changed flights, simplifying the refund process.

The new federal rule aims to provide greater protection and accountability for airline passengers.

Tougher enforcement of consumer protection laws will restore airline passengers' confidence after the August 2023 air traffic control issues.

The government will review rail fare enforcement due to concerns over disproportionate actions against innocent fare evaders.

A judge ruled that prosecutions for fare evasion under certain legislation are void, impacting thousands of train passengers who may reclaim money.

Northern has halted prosecutions for misuse of 16-25 railcards, acknowledging the confusion around fare rules and promising to review past cases.

Passenger sues EgyptAir for $5 million after suffering burns from a hot beverage during turbulence on a flight from NYC to Cairo.

Neczypor suffered severe injuries from a falling bag during a flight, leading to a federal lawsuit against EgyptAir for damages.

New US airline refund rules require automatic refunds for canceled or significantly altered flights, enhancing consumer protection.

Airline allergy protocols can lead to passengers being removed from flights despite prior notification.

Airlines must automatically refund passengers for significantly delayed or canceled flights without requiring requests from customers.

Contact airline staff immediately when a missed flight occurs.

Know your rights regarding compensation, especially in the EU.

Airlines are responsible for rebooking and accommodations after a missed connection.

Camryn Larkan, a 14-year-old girl, was removed from a flight and left unattended for 24 hours, alarming her parents and raising safety concerns.

A Delta Airlines worker allegedly injured a passenger by striking her with a beverage cart, leading to a lawsuit citing negligence.