Tag #Passenger Rights

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Network Rail's Delayed Departure Information Sparks Passenger Backlash

Network Rail is trialling a system at London's King's Cross station that delays train departure announcements until four minutes before departure and removes train details from departure boards three minutes prior to departure, aiming to improve passenger safety, but has sparked significant passenge...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
lefigaro.fr
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US Sues Southwest Airlines for Chronic Flight Delays

The US Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland between April and August 2022, totaling 180 disruptions, with the government seeking maximum civil penalties.

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No Poverty
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Passenger Rights for Delayed or Canceled Flights in the UK

In the UK, if your flight is delayed or canceled, airlines must provide alternatives or refunds; compensation depends on the cause and notice given, with amounts varying by flight distance (up to £220-£520 per person).

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New 2025 Travel Regulations: REAL ID, ETA, ETIAS, and Passenger Protections

In 2025, REAL ID becomes mandatory for domestic U.S. flights (May 7th), U.S. and European citizens need an ETA to enter the UK (January 8th), and ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required for U.S. citizens visiting the Schengen Area (May 2025); new air passenger protections offer refunds for d...

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DOT Issues Stricter Airline Rules for Passengers with Disabilities

The US Department of Transportation issued a new rule requiring airlines to provide safer and more dignified assistance to passengers with disabilities, mandating annual training by June 17, 2026, and addressing issues like mishandled wheelchairs and delays, following a $50 million fine against Amer...

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Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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DOT Proposes Airline Delay Compensation Rule

The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed a rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for delays exceeding three hours with cash, rebooking, and expense coverage, aiming to improve airline accountability and passenger rights.

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No Poverty
sueddeutsche.de
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Deutsche Bahn Addresses Infrastructure Challenges and Improves Efficiency

At the Verkehrsgerichtstag in Goslar, Germany, Deutsche Bahn (DB) announced strategies to improve efficiency and employee satisfaction amidst increasing track closures due to construction and climate change, highlighting the need for better passenger information and clearer EU regulations on rail re...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
cbsnews.com
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DOT Sues Southwest, Fines Frontier for Chronic Flight Delays

The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between April and August 2022, causing 180 disruptions on two routes, and fined Frontier Airlines $650,000 for similar issues, highlighting increased scrutiny of airline scheduling practices.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
apnews.com
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US Airlines Must Refund Passengers for Canceled Flights

US airlines must provide refunds for canceled flights, including additional fees, regardless of the cancellation reason; however, they aren't required to compensate for delays or provide lodging and meals, unlike in Europe, although the Biden administration proposed changes before leaving office.

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No Poverty
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Etihad Overbooking Leaves Australian Athlete Distressed

Nineteen-year-old Australian athlete Lily Winward was involuntarily removed from an overbooked Etihad Airways flight from Athens to Sydney via Abu Dhabi in September, experiencing harassment, a panic attack, and being forced to hold a toddler for six hours due to the airline's inadequate response to...

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Gender Equality
taz.de
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DB's New Timetable: Expanded International Service, Stricter Cancellation Policies

Deutsche Bahn's new timetable, effective December 15th, includes expanded international routes (daily Berlin-Paris and Munich-Amsterdam ICEs), increased domestic Frankfurt-Berlin ICE services, and stricter Flexpreis ticket cancellation policies with fees starting seven days prior to travel; BahnCard...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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