FlyersRights.org on July 12, 2019 filed its opening brief against the Department of Transportation (DOT) in federal litigation over its failure to ensure that airlines accurately inform passengers of their rights to delay compensation in international travel. Due to DOT’s inaction, few passengers know that the Montreal Convention of 1999 (ratified by the US in… Read More
FlyersRights.org’s Opening Brief in the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit challenging DOT’s refusal to prohibit unreasonable change fees. When Congress deregulated domestic air travel prices and routes, it explicitly preserved DOT’s authority and duty to ensure that prices and fees on international travel remain reasonable. According to DOT’s own admission, it has… Read More
FlyersRights.org submitted this comment against the FAA’s proposal to not require simulator training for 737 MAX pilots. We also requested the FAA extend the comment period to allow independent experts more time to share their expertise with the FAA and Boeing. … Read More
Corporate Crime Reporter’s April 16 Interview with Paul Hudson Topics Discussed Include: The safety of modern air travel Boeing’s civil liability under the Montreal Convention Whether the 737 MAX needs to be completely remade Possible criminal liability for Boeing… Read More
PRESS RELEASE For more information, contact Paul Hudson, President, FlyersRights.org at 800-662-1859 or paul@flyersrights.org. Paul Hudson has been a member of FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) since 1993. FlyersRights.org Appeals DOT & Airline Concealment of Passenger Delay Compensation Rights March 28, 2019-Washington, DC- FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger organization, has filed a… Read More
Listen to FlyersRights on NPR Paul Hudson, President of FlyersRights.org, discusses the FAA’s decision not to ground the Boeing 737 MAX 8 after its second crash in 5 months.… Read More
Immediate Grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft called for by Airline Passenger Group, Charges FAA ‘Wait and See’ Attitude Risks Lives For more information, contact Paul Hudson, President, FlyersRights.org at 800-662-1859 or paul@flyersrights.org. Paul Hudson has been a member of FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) since 1993. Washington, DC-March 11, 2019- FlyersRights.org has… Read More
Our letter to FAA Administrator Daniel Elwell and DOT Secretary Elaine Chao about the Boeing 737 MAX 8. … Read More
Open Letter to United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz re: the 17 Hour Stranding in Goose Bay, Canada: … Read More