FlyersRights Objects to 18-20 Year Delay from the DOT For Immediate Release FLYERS RIGHTS OBJECTS TO 18-20 YEAR DELAY IN IMPLEMENTING PROPOSED ACCESSIBLE LAVATORY RULE. More than 30 years after the Department of Transportation passed the accessible lavatory rule on twin aisle aircraft, it proposes a rule for single aisle aircraft. May 25, 2022, Washington […]
FlyersRights Reponds: FAA Refuses to Follow Mandate on Seat Size For Immediate Release FLYERSRIGHTS RESPONDS TO FAA’S ARGUMENT THAT IT DOES NOT NEED TO FOLLOW THE CONGRESSIONAL MANDATE TO ESTABLISH SEAT SIZE STANDARDS. FAA publishes a May 2020 report and a January 2021 CAMI study in its brief to the federal appeals court. May 2, […]
“Warning Bells Are Ringing” For Immediate Release “Warning Bells Are Ringing” Safety Advocate Ed Pierson Sounds the Alarm on 737 MAX Safety After Its Ungrounding February 10, 2022, Washington, DC - Whistleblower and safety advocate Ed Pierson published a report entitled “Boeing 737 MAX–How Is It Really Going?” The report details the troubling increase of […]
FlyersRights Sues FAA for Failure to Establish Minimum... For Immediate Release FlyersRights Sues FAA for Failure to Establish Minimum Seat Standards Mandated by Congress more than 3 Years Ago DOT Inspector General report uncovers many problems with FAA's emergency evacuation policies and its refusal to address seat size in 2018. January 19, 2022, Washington, DC […]
We Need Your Help for 'Giving Tuesday' I want to personally thank you for everything you have already done for us this year. Your contributions have given us resources to fight back against airlines and ensure passenger rights for all. Your support has helped us navigate through a very difficult time in passenger rights during the COVID-19 […]
Boeing Settles Case But FlyersRights Litigation Continues For Immediate Release Boeing Settles Civil Case With MAX Crash Victims But FlyersRights.org Litigation Continues November 12, 2021, Washington, DC - Boeing has settled its civil cases with all but two of the families of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Boeing 737 MAX crash on […]
FlyersRights Issues Statement to Pete Buttigieg Dear Mr. Secretary, FlyersRights.org, along with other airline passenger and consumer organizations, met with you eight weeks ago to discuss various urgent actions that DOT must take to protect consumers. At this meeting, FlyersRights.org requested that you take the following actions with respect to the Congressional mandate to establish […]
FlyersRights Calls on Senate Commerce Committee to Hold Oversight September 2, 2021, Washington, DC - FlyersRights.org President Paul Hudson yesterday called for oversight hearings with airline CEOs plus labor and passenger representatives. Paul Hudson explained, “Airlines were given massive federal subsidies since 2020 to keep public air service strong and reduce COVID infections. But recent […]
FlyersRights meets with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg For Immediate Release Consumer Groups Urge Secretary Buttigieg to Have U.S. DOT Fulfill Consumer Protection Responsibilities July 27, 2021, Washington DC - Representatives of several leading U.S. consumer and traveler groups today met with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to urge action on the most […]
Covid-19 Air Travel Mitigation Policy Memorandum For Immediate Release FlyersRights Publishes Covid-19 Air Travel Mitigation Policy Memorandum, Applauds the Administration’s First Steps February 4, 2021, Washington DC - Flyers Rights released its Covid-19 Mitigation Policy Memorandum, advising the White House, Department of Transportation, and Federal Aviation Administration on important mask rule considerations and other air […]
