#passenger-rights

#passenger-rights

United Airlines crew allegedly demanded a child remove his ventilator mid-flight, leading to public humiliation for the mother.

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

An Orthodox Jewish passenger was forcibly removed from an airplane bathroom by a pilot, leading to a federal lawsuit against United Airlines.

The incident involving a United Airlines pilot forcibly removing a passenger from the bathroom raises serious questions about protocol and passenger privacy.

Heathrow Airport is closed for a day due to a fire, leading to extensive flight cancellations and passenger rights regarding refunds and rebooking.

Passengers may face cancellations, but have rights to refunds and alternative flights under UK law.

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

Claim compensation directly from your airline if your flight is delayed or cancelled.

Airlines must provide care and assistance during flight cancellations, including accommodation and meals.

There are no passenger rights laws in Canada for rail travelers, unlike air travelers who have protections in place.

The lack of adequate support and compensation during train delays highlights the need for regulatory protections for rail passengers.

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

Sunwing faced backlash from passengers due to multiple flight cancellations and delays, prompting calls for accountability.

Siok Har Lim's return flight was cancelled by Air Canada due to a 'no-show' misunderstanding, resulting in unexpected costs and distress for an inexperienced traveler.

Passengers experienced severe delays with limited food provisions during a flight cancellation, leading to claims of inadequate support from the airline.

Severe weather can significantly disrupt travel plans and operations, highlighting the importance of understanding passengers' rights during such events.

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.

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

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

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.

Biden administration's review may require airlines to compensate passengers financially for delays, but airlines oppose it, warning of potential ticket price increases.

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

Air Canada is contesting a CTA ruling about delayed luggage compensation, highlighting flaws in the passenger claims system.

Air Canada was ordered to pay $10,000 for mishandling an overbooked flight that ruined a couple's long-planned vacation.

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.

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.

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

The Transportation Department is intensifying enforcement of flight delay regulations, suing Southwest and fining Frontier to uphold passenger rights.

Airlines in the U.S. must provide refunds for canceled flights, particularly due to winter weather.

Travelers should monitor flight statuses and take advantage of rescheduling options offered by airlines.

If your flight is canceled, immediate action, such as contacting customer service and using travel apps, can help recover your travel plans.

Air Canada appealed a court ruling that ordered them to compensate a family for a delayed flight, indicating a trend of airlines resisting compensation.

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.

An investigation opened into Delta Airlines following tech outage.

Transportation Secretary emphasizes the need for the airline to attend to stranded passengers.

Passengers reported Delta's refusal to provide refunds, hotels, or meals.

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

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.

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.

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.