FlyersRights PODCAST: We demand refunds – NO vouchers! April 11, 2020 | Kendall Creighton Callers to FlyersRights’ Hotline are incensed that they’re offered VOUCHERS only instead of REFUNDS for cancelled flights. Nobody wants a voucher! Some airline call-center reps are even telling passengers they’ll get a refund only after their vouchers expire . Wrong! you are entitled to a refund immediately! Why are airlines flat-out lying? We speak with… Read More
Coronavirus and Air Travel – PODCAST March 29, 2020 | Kendall Creighton CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST! https://www.breaker.audio/air-travel-during-coronavirus .… Read More
Airlines Slash Prices, Should You Travel? No March 25, 2020 | Andrew Appelbaum Wall Street Journal’s Scott McCartney on Recent Travel Deals… Read More
Our Statement on Airline Bailout Legislation and Coronavirus Measures March 24, 2020 | Kendall Creighton FlyersRights.org Statement on Airline Bailout Legislation and Coronavirus Measures March 24, 2020 FlyersRights.org has been working to include consumer protections and much needed consumer relief as a condition of any bailout to the airlines. FlyersRights.org proposes airlines become a part of the solution to the Coronavirus pandemic, rather than worsening the problems by not… Read More
FLYERSRIGHTS’ GROUP LETTER TO U.S. CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP March 19, 2020 | Kendall Creighton The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Minority Leader United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Subject: Ensuring that airline… Read More
FlyerRights.org Calls For Increased Protection Of Air Travelers Against Spread Of COVID-19 March 13, 2020 | Kendall Creighton FlyersRights.org Calls For Increased Protection Of Air Travelers Against Spread Of COVID-19 RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2020 For more information contact Paul Hudson, 800-662-1859, Paul@flyersrights.org WASHINGTON – Today, FlyerRights.org is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to step up protection of airport travelers against the spread of COVID-19. Many US air travelers want every effort made to… Read More
Going Viral March 2, 2020 | Kendall Creighton What a year so far. Two issues have dominated the global headlines: grounding the Boeing 737 MAX and the Coronavirus outbreak – which has canceled hundreds of thousands of flights so far. We ran a survey earlier this week asking you if flights should be screened coming into the US, or banned altogether. (If you missed… Read More
Boeing 737 MAX FAQ February 29, 2020 | Kendall Creighton What happened? On October 29, 2018, Lion Air 610 – a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX – crashed with the loss of all 189 passengers and crew. In addition, a diver involved in the recovery also died. On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Air 302 – another brand-new Boeing 737 MAX – crashed with the loss… Read More
FlyersRights Fighting for Safety Reforms February 28, 2020 | Andrew Appelbaum Yesterday, FlyersRights urged the Senate Commerce Committee to back legislation repealing the aircraft certification program known as ODA (Organization Designation Authorization) that allows Boeing employees and other aircraft makers to certify planes as safe with minimal FAA oversight. “The core of aircraft certification reform must be a return to the pre-2005 system. All aircraft safety… Read More