1. United Airlines: Penalty-free cancellations for all fares, and changes can only be made without penalty if travel is within 6 days of original flight. But fare differentials will apply. "And importantly, any customer traveling during this period is eligible for a refund if they do not wish to fly – even if their flight […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA would be reducing flights by 10% in 40 of the top U.S. airports. This extraordinary plan will cause some flight delays but is designed to avoid safety disasters and cascading disruptions. First, here are your relevant rights: If an airline cancels your flight for any reason, you […]
What’s the Deal with Airline Seats? Excerpts from the Jalopnik Article What’s the deal with airline seats? It seems like every time you slither your way into one, you’re more cramped than the time before. Airlines continually cram more and more seats into their planes, trying to eke every last dollar out of their winged […]
FlyersRights Argues 'Minimum Seat Size' in Federal Appeals Court For Immediate Release FLYERS RIGHTS ARGUES MINIMUM SEAT SIZE STANDARDS CASE IN FEDERAL APPEALS COURT, ASSERTING THAT THE FAA MUST FOLLOW THE LAW. Airline passenger group’s lawsuit seeks to compel the FAA to establish the seat size minimums required by the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act. September […]
9/11 forever changed air travel. From the creation of the TSA to stronger passenger protections, FlyersRights continues the fight for safer, fairer skies. On September 11, 2001, the world watched in horror as hijacked aircraft crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania—resulting in nearly 3,000 lives lost and […]
Overview FlyersRights, the nation’s largest nonprofit advocating for airline passenger rights, has submitted an amicus curiae brief in the significant Fifth Circuit case Arzu v. American Airlines. The outcome of this case could reshape how passengers — particularly those with disabilities or medical conditions — are treated under international aviation law. The Case at […]
FlyersRights is looking to fill three available internship positions: 1. Legal Intern 2. Research Intern 3. Social Media Intern Location: Remote or Hybrid (Washington, DC) Duration: 6–10 weeks (May–August 2025) Application Deadline: May 20, 2025 Stipend: $150-$250/week for 20-40 hours weekly (paid at the end of the internship) How to Apply: Please send a cover […]
Summary of FlyersRights Comments on Airline Competition FlyersRights, the largest airline passenger advocacy organization, submitted comments in response to the Request for Information by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on the state of competition in the airline industry. FlyersRights welcomes the first comprehensive review of the state of airline competition […]
Key Quotes from Senate Hearing on Airline Junk Fees On December 4, 2024, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations questioned top executives from American, Delta, United, Frontier, and Spirit on their hidden junk fees, their use of personally identifiable information in setting prices, their family seating fees, and their participation in other anti-consumer, anti-competition, and […]
Essential Travel Tips and Passenger Rights This Holiday Season November 27, 2024|Traveler Tips & Hacks With the busy travel season approaching, keep these rights and travel tips in mind. 1. Refunds You are entitled to a refund whenever an airline cancels your flight or significantly changes your flight schedule for any reason. You are also […]