#passenger-rights

[ follow ]
Business Insider
1 week ago
New York City

Allegiant passenger says she and her son - who has a severe nut allergy - were thrown off a flight so a crew member could make commission selling nuts

Allegiant Air allegedly removed a passenger and her son from a flight to prioritize snack sales, despite a severe nut allergy. [ more ]
#negligence
www.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Parents outraged after unaccompanied 14-year-old forced off Porter Airlines flight at Toronto airport | CBC News

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. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Delta flight attendant 'unexpectedly' hit passenger multiple times with 'loaded' beverage cart: suit

A Delta Airlines worker allegedly injured a passenger by striking her with a beverage cart, leading to a lawsuit citing negligence. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Parents outraged after unaccompanied 14-year-old forced off Porter Airlines flight at Toronto airport | CBC News

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. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Delta flight attendant 'unexpectedly' hit passenger multiple times with 'loaded' beverage cart: suit

A Delta Airlines worker allegedly injured a passenger by striking her with a beverage cart, leading to a lawsuit citing negligence. [ more ]
morenegligence
#flight-delays
Fortune
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

US airlines will owe you money for delays under new proposal

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. [ more ]
Secret NYC
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Travelers Will Soon Receive Automatic Refunds For Canceled Or Significantly Delayed Flights

Airlines must now provide automatic cash refunds for significant flight delays or cancellations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Caught in the CrowdStrike Outage? Here's How to Get Compensated.

Airline responsibility for passenger reimbursement in case of flight delays and cancellations due to outages in their control. [ more ]
Fortune
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

US airlines will owe you money for delays under new proposal

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. [ more ]
Secret NYC
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Travelers Will Soon Receive Automatic Refunds For Canceled Or Significantly Delayed Flights

Airlines must now provide automatic cash refunds for significant flight delays or cancellations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Caught in the CrowdStrike Outage? Here's How to Get Compensated.

Airline responsibility for passenger reimbursement in case of flight delays and cancellations due to outages in their control. [ more ]
moreflight-delays
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Canada has a bill of rights for air passengers. What about train riders? | CBC News

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. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

NY rabbi, wife booted off JetBlue flight by 'antisemitic' staff after heated exchange over switching seats: suit

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. [ more ]
Secret NYC
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Airlines Face Potential New Mandate To Seat Kids With Adults At No Extra Cost

New proposed rule by the Department of Transportation aims to ensure families can sit together on flights at no extra charge. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Thousands of rail fare prosecutions to be quashed find out if you're eligible

A judge ruled that prosecutions for fare evasion under certain legislation are void, impacting thousands of train passengers who may reclaim money. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Delta struggles into Tuesday to restore operations

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

House Passes Legislation to Improve Air Travel, Sending Bill to Biden's Desk

Investing in aviation infrastructure is crucial for safety, innovation, and the economy. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

This couple was asked to check their carry-ons. They protested and were booted from the flight | CBC News

Ontario couple ousted from flight for refusing to gate-check carry-on containing valuables and medication. [ more ]
[ Load more ]