Category: airplane rights
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How to File an Airline Complaint
Check out Airfarewatchdog’s interesting piece on how to file an airline complaint. Click here to read all of George Hobica’s suggestions.
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New F.A. A. Rules Expected for Electronic Devices
Click here to read the New York Times article that says that new F.A.A. rules are expected to allow your electronic devices to be on at all times during flight, but with communications off. Jad Mouawad and Nick Bilton report that a panel will recommend its new policy to the F.A.A. by the…
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US Air and American Airlines Merger: What Does That Mean For Us?
Under the title, “A new American is arriving,” US Airways and American Airlines have announced a merger that is scheduled to close during the third quarter of this year. Combining under the name American Airlines, the organization is promoting this venture by stating that there will be more access to more destinations, enhanced services, and…
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United Airlines stops “dog discrimination” after online petition campaign
Change.org reports that United Airlines removed an embargo on pit bulls and other dogs deemed “dangerous” based solely on their breed after 45,000 people joined the petition on this organization’s website. The airline has removed an embargo on nine breeds of dog they deemed “dangerous” based on their appearance rather than behavior. Under the revised…
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Concern for the airplane seat safety of heavier passengers
Christine Negroni of the New York Times reports that engineers and scientists have raised questions about whether airline seats are strong enough to protect heavy passengers during a crash. Ms. Negroni notes that the older federal standards of seats and seat belts were written for travelers that generally weighed less years ago. Another concern is…
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Advice for Avoiding Baggage Fees
How many times have any of us searched for great airfares only to be surprised by what seems to be hidden extra costs including baggage fees? Janet Morrissey of the New York Times addresses this problem in her article, “Avoiding Baggage Fees”. Ms. Morrissey discusses the many lengths that travelers have gone in order to…
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Airlines Fight New Law That Requires them to Include Fees and Taxes in Advertised Fare Price
Although airline flights are decreasing and services have been reduced, there are still numerous advertisements out there for airfare deals. But how many times have we discovered what seems to be a great bargain only to find out that there are additional fees and taxes? Susan Stellin of the New York Times reports that, starting…
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Know Your Airplane Rights
So many of us will be traveling by airplane this holiday season. But do we fully know our rights if our plane has been delayed or canceled? Here are some interesting tips from Mary Schiavo, an aviation attorney who has been in the aviation industry for more than 30 years, first as a licensed pilot,…
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Travel Gal Kim Swidler 