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 […]
Update: Our Letter to the Boeing CEO Recently, we wrote to the new CEO of Boeing requesting that he provides more transparency to and communication with stakeholders, such as passenger representatives and independent safety experts. We believe open communication could foster a productive dialogue and that transparency can provide a way for Boeing to convince […]
Our Recent Meeting with the FAA FlyersRights met with Deputy FAA Administrator Katie Thomson two weeks ago. More meetings will be required to adequately discuss all of the following issues, including meetings with Administrator Michael Whitaker. Administrator Whitaker has yet to meet with any consumer representatives. The 12 issues we raised and our proposed solutions […]
Letter to Judiciary Comm. on Freedom of Information Act Reform March 18, 2024 The Honorable Chairman Dick Durbin Senate Committee on the Judiciary The Honorable Ranking Member Lindsey Graham Senate Committee on the Judiciary The Honorable Chairman Jim Jordan House Judiciary Committee The Honorable Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler House Judiciary Committee The Need for FOIA […]
Deputy FAA Administrator Responds to FlyersRights FAA Deputy Administrator Katie Thomson issued a comprehensive response to FlyersRights' policy proposals and safety recommendations. The seat size and emergency evacuation rulemaking petition is still open and under consideration. View the response here.
Boeing News Roundup From the Past Week The FAA recommends airlines inspect all 737-900ER planes with the same faulty door plug United Airlines regrets Boeing MAX purchases, casts doubt on future plans Alaska Airlines finds more loose bolts in its 737 MAX 9 More meaningless pledges of safety and transparency made by Boeing CEO United […]
2023 Litigation and Regulatory Report Summary FlyersRights Litigation and Regulatory Report November 2023 SAFETY ISSUES Seat Size Mandamus Petition, 22-1004 (D.C. Cir.): Denied on March 3, 2023 Petitioned on January 12, 2022 Oral Argument held on September 12, 2022 FlyersRights’ Rulemaking Petition filed on October 5, 2022 The FAA argues that the 2018 FAA Reauthorization […]
FlyersRights Responds to FAA's Denial of Seat Standards For Immediate Release FLYERSRIGHTS.ORG RESPONDS TO FAA’S DENIAL OF MINIMUM SEAT SIZE STANDARDS The passenger group’s petition for reconsideration raises factual issues and omissions in the FAA’s April denial letter July 19, 2023, Washington, DC -FlyersRights submitted its Petition for Reconsideration to the FAA, requesting the FAA […]
