Airline Passenger Compensation Rights on International Flights Copyright 2008 Paul S. Hudson, Esq. (Executive Board Member FlyersRights.org) International airline passengers, under the Montreal Convention of 1999 ratified by the U.S. in 2003 (and which replaced the Warsaw Convention), now have legal rights that are in some ways superior to the rights of passengers on U.S.… Read More

For Immediate ReleaseInternational Flight Tarmac Delays Show Loophole in DOT Regulations Must be Closed! 4 years later: FlyersRights.org called on DOT to Include International Flights and Airports having Contingency plans in their new rule! Napa, CA (December 30, 2010) – 4 years ago yesterday, 13,800 people boarded 138 American Airlines jets in hopes of reaching… Read More

Contact: Kate Hanni (707)337-0328FlyersRights.org For Immediate Release JFK Tarmac Delays Impact International Travellers 4 years later: FlyersRights.org called on DOT to Include International Flights and Airports having Contingency plans in their new rule! Napa, CA (December 29, 20010) – 4 years ago today, 13,800 people boarded 138 American Airlines jets in hopes of reaching Dallas… Read More

Post Holiday Winter Storm Air Travel Advice from FlyersRights.org: Call our hotline at 1-877-359-3776 and we’ll help you navigate! Napa, CA Dec. 26th 2011: Air Travelers along the east coast awoke to a Post Holiday Winter Wonderland; or Winter Travel Nightmare depending on their plans. FlyersRights.org encourages travelers to “re-accommodate” their flights with the airlines… Read More

FlyersRights.org declares tarmac rule a success with 6 months data! Overall Tarmac Strandings Down Dramatically from a Year Ago, Threats of Mass Cancellations did NOT materialize!Napa, CA (December 7, 2010)—Today newly released data from Department of Transportation clearly demonstrates significant success for the DOT’s 3 hour tarmac rule, enacted in April 29, 2010. The commercial… Read More