Flying may be the quickest way to get from A to B (especially when B is across an ocean), but it is far from a simple process. Forget trying to pack within weight limits and getting past airport security, we’re talking about the hassle involved if something goes wrong with your flight.
Frequent travelers will know all about having flights both cancelled and delayed, and, of course, having luggage lost.
Increment weather in parts of the United States have forced airlines to cancel almost 5,000 flights since December. A group of US senators are now pushing for a pair of bills that will protect passengers in the event that something goes awry.
The first proposed bill is the Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights. If passed into law, airlines would be obligated to offer passengers refunds for any airline-caused cancellations, delays of more than an hour, being bumped due to overselling tickets, and lost or damaged bags.
The second bill, the Forbidding Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous (FAIR) Fees Act, would prohibit airlines from charging unreasonably high fees for things like checked bags, seat selection, and ticket changes.
Here’s hoping these bills both get off the ground.