Let me start by saying that I am thankful that the European Union took the first step in opening up borders to American tourists this summer. But the lack of reciprocity in allowing Europeans to travel to the United...
Is The End Of Deceptive Resort Fees Finally In Sight?
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has the power to immediately eliminate hidden fees at hotels and resorts (and indeed, across the economy). It is time for it to act to protect consumers. Transparency should not be a partisan issue....
Caution: Don’t Forge Vaccination Records…Especially If Traveling To Canada
Don’t forge your vaccination record. It isn’t worth it. The end. Well, perhaps a bit of context first. Canada has re-opened its U.S. borders for non-essential travel. Furthermore, passengers who are vaccinated can now avoid quarantine by submitting proof...
Southwest Airlines Sues Skiplagged For Violating Terms & Conditions It Never Agreed To
An interesting case is brewing that pits Southwest Airlines against Skiplagged, the website that helps consumers compare fares and book hidden city ticketing in order to save money. What Is Hidden City Ticketing? Hidden city ticketing, also called skiplagging...
Europeans Grow Impatient With United States Over Travel Restrictions
The U.S. border will remain closed to Europeans and the United Kingdom for the time being, with President Joe Biden and health officials citing delta variant concerns. Some European leaders are expressing impatience with the lack of reciprocity, especially...
Family Sues American Airlines For Aborted Landing
A family is suing American Airlines for more than $100,000, claiming an aborted landing in Las Vegas ruined a carefully-planned family vacation. Family Sues American Airlines For $100,000 After Aborted Landing Roger Brunton and Dawn Rippy-Brunton wanted to take...
Delta Air Lines Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit From Techie Pilot
A Delta Air Lines pilot is suing his employer, claiming the airline stole his intellectual property in the form of crew messaging app in order to create a competing app that has “conservatively” saved the company over $1 billion....
Update: U.S. Supreme Court Denies Emergency Petition To End Mask Mandate On Airplanes
UPDATE: Justice Clarence Thomas has denied an emergency motion to set aside the federal mask mandate on airplanes without comment, likely ending Lucas Wall’s proposed trip to Germany. 44-year-old Wall, who lives at his mother’s house in a retirement community...
Biden Executive Order Targets Baggage Fees, Other Protections
Last week, Biden announced intentions to issue executive orders protecting consumers from WiFi and baggage fees when the carrier fails to deliver. These and other consumer protections in the order appear mostly good but may not be able to...
Lufthansa Faces Lawsuit After Booting Passenger From First Class Seat
A fascinating lawsuit has been filed in Frankfurt against Lufthansa today impacting seat assignments, bait-and-switch sales tactics, terms and conditions, and the first class cabin on the 747-8. Lufthansa First Class Lawsuit: Are Seat Assignments Guaranteed? With quarantine-free travel...
Biden Administration Plans Executive Order Mandating Airline Refunds For Delayed Baggage
The Biden Administration will shortly propose a new rule that requires prompt passenger fee refunds in cases of delayed baggage, inoperative Wi-Fi, and other services lapses. Biden Administration Will Require Airlines To Promptly Refund Passenger Fees During a Friday...
Frequent Flyer Sues Seven Airlines For “Mask Discrimination”
A Washington, DC resident has filed suit against seven airlines and required an emergency restraining order to let him travel without a mask. He says he has a disability. But at least one airline contends he has no legitimate...
U.S. Senators Growing Impatient With Airplane Mask Mandate
A bipartisan cadre of U.S. Senators has expressed impatience over the continuing federal mask mandate on airplanes, with Republicans attempting to end the mandate prior to its September expiration date. U.S. Senators Express Impatience Over Mask Mandate On Airplanes...
Justified: Air Canada Fined $25 Million By United States
Crime doesn’t pay. Financial difficulty does not justify theft. Now Air Canada may really going to have to pay up thanks to a stiff fine from the United States Department of Transportation. United States DOT Proposes $25.55 Million Fine...
Airbus-Boeing Feud Ends In Joint Bid To Counter China
The United States and European Union have agreed to suspend the trade war between Airbus and Boeing and instead focus on a common rival: China. Airbus-Boeing Feud Ends In Joint Bid To Counter China For 16 years, Airbus and...
IATA Boss Willie Walsh Blasts EU Ban On Belarus Flights
An interesting development in the battle between Belarus and the European Union, as former British Airways CEO and current IATA Director General Willie Walsh has condemned the EU for blocking Belarusian flights in its airspace. IATA Boss Willie Walsh...
Court Rules Air India Must Reinstate 41 Pilots Who Resigned Then Changed Their Mind…After Pandemic Hit
The High Court of Delhi has held that Air India must reinstate 41 pilots who resigned in 2019 then attempted to rescind their resignations in 2020 after the pandemic struck the world. Court Rules Air India Must Reinstate Pilots...
Donald Trump’s 757 Jet Will Return To Service
Donald Trump is taking his Boeing 757 jet out of storage, fixing it, and adding a new paint job as he promises it will be airworthy by the end of the year. Trump 757 Will Return To Service The...
Passenger Faces $52,500 Fine After Attacking Delta Flight Attendant
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $52,500 fine against a passenger who brutally attacked a Delta Air Lines flight attendant. Is the fine too little, too much, or just right? Delta Passenger Faces Stiff FAA Fine After...
Disturbing Pattern: Southwest Airlines Mistreats Disabled Passengers
In the last two months, including twice in the last week, I have covered three stories involving disabled passengers on Southwest Airlines who were unreasonably removed. Is this all a coincidence or does Southwest have a culture problem in...
