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NEWS ABOUT: airline passenger's bill of rights

airline passenger's bill of rights stories: 6 news summaries
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Passengers Stuck on Runway Have No Recourse


Aug 13, 09 12:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - The passengers who spent 5.5 hours trapped inside a plane in Rochester, Minn., last weekend didn’t revolt. But if they had, they could have wound up in trouble with the law, USA Today reports. Federal aviation laws give airlines sole authority over whether passengers stay on a... More »

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airline industry • Continental Airlines • passenger's bill of rights • airline passenger's bill of rights • Federal Aviation Administration • ExpressJet Airlines • Rochester, Minn.

(Newser) - If 9 hours on a grounded puddle-jumper with screaming babies and the scent of overly busy toilets wafting through cramped aisles sounds like your idea of a good time, then Continental Airlines had your ticket to paradise. When storms forced a Minneapolis-bound flight to divert to Rochester, Minn., on Friday,... More »

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Minnesota • airport security • Minneapolis airport • airline delays • Continental Airlines • airline passenger's bill of rights • tarmac • ExpressJet Airlines • Rochester, Minn.

Canadian Airline Loses Life Vests to Save Fuel

Move saves 55 lbs. per flight for carrier that stays near shore

Aug 29, 08 9:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - An Air Canada regional airline is removing life vests from its fleet to reduce weight and increase fuel economy, the AP reports. Citing Canada’s regulations, which do not require life vests on flights that stay within 50 miles of shore, Jazz advises passengers to use their seat cushions as... More »

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FAA • fuel economy • airline safety • Air Canada • airline passenger's bill of rights • airlines

Bumped From Your Flight?
Airline Could Owe You $800

Feds double amount passengers can receive over overbooked planes

Apr 16, 08 6:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Passengers who get bumped off overbooked flights will be eligible for up to $800 for their inconvenience, the Los Angeles Times reports. The US Department of Transportation today doubled the amount passengers can receive, with the exact figure depending upon the ticket price and how long it takes passengers to... More »

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airline industry • consumer protection • transportation • airline delays • airline passengers • airline passenger's bill of rights • overbooking

 Tips for Grumpy Fliers 

There are some things passengers can do to take control of their airport fates

Apr 11, 08 12:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - With customer complaints up 60% and operational performance at an all-time low, it's not a good time for the airline industry—or its passengers. CNN offers these tips to fractious fliers:
  1. Research, research, research: Check out airline performance at FlightStats.com or FlightAware.com before buying your ticket, book
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travel • airline industry • list • airport • airline delays • airplane • airline passenger's bill of rights

Appeals Court Strikes Down NY's Passenger 'Bill of Rights'

Federal deregulation law takes precedence

Mar 25, 08 5:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - A New York law, known as the airline “passenger bill of rights,” was rejected today by a US appeals court, Bloomberg reports. The measure required airlines to provide food and water when their delayed plane has sat on the tarmac for more than three hours. The court said... More »

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New York • airline industry • airline • regulation • consumer advocacy • Air Transport Association • airline passenger's bill of rights

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