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5 Things You Need To Know About Passenger Rights During Tarmac Delays

Passengers may be entitled to compensation depending on the jurisdiction.

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Vueling Reportedly Replaced A 1:20 Hour Flight With A 23 Hour Bus Journey

Are passengers entitled to compensation in such circumstances?

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The European Union Wants To Ban Hand Luggage Fees

Could hand luggage fees be the thing of the past?

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Air Canada A330-300 taking off
Air Canada Refused To Offload Bags Of Passengers Not Onboard Flight

Lost or delayed baggage happens a lot. But the baggage of one couple embarked on a canceled trip without them.

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Many planes lined up and waiting for takeoff at Dhaka Airport.
How Much Notice Do Airlines Have To Give For Flight Schedule Changes?

If you are given too short notice, you may be eligible for compensation

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8H4 and an American Airlines 737-823 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The US Is Looking At EU261 Style Passenger Compensation Rules

The new guidelines are expected to bring major relief for air passengers in the US.

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United and Southwest Airlines aircraft at Denver International Airport
US Senators Hope To Strengthen Passenger Protections

The proposed legislation aims to reduce fees and establish minimum compensation requirements for passengers bumped from overbooked flights.

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What Happens If You Miss Your Flight?

Help is available if you miss your flight but the options available differ depending on who or what is at fault.

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Four aircraft from four different airlines, Avianca, Wingo, LATAM, and Viva, parked at El Dorado Airport, Bogotá.
Colombia's Aviation Authorities Fine 19 Airlines For Abusive Passenger Practices

Several airlines, including Avianca, LATAM, and Viva had abusive practices against their passengers.

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London Heathrow Airport
The UK Launches A 22 Point Plan To Tackle Air Travel Disruption

The plan hopes to support the aviation industry and its passengers over the upcoming summer rush.

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A Brief Guide To Your Rights As A Passenger On A Canceled Flight

Laws in every country provide passengers with broad rights in case of airline cancelations, including compensation and refunds.

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