#passenger-rights

#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.

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

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.

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.

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 D.O.T. fined JetBlue $2 million for chronic flight delays, marking the first enforcement against an airline for this issue.

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.

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

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.