Monday, November 14, 2011

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Flights Canceled, Delayed and

Air Travel: What's Hot Now
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Flights Canceled, Delayed and
Nov 14th 2011, 10:01

How has Rule 240 changed?
Because Rule 240 deals with cancellations and delays, it is probably the best known of any 'rules' pertaining to the airline industry. What makes defining Rule 240 so troublesome is that since the deregulation of the U.S. airline industry Rule 240 is not a federal requirement. Therefore, if the airline has submitted the rule in their respective contracts (also conditions) of carriage (the ticket is a contractual agreement that an airline and passenger enter regarding the transport of a passenger) then the airline has a Rule 240, but it doesn't have to.

A common misconception is that all airlines are required to have a Rule 240, but they do not. And airlines have different versions of Rule 240, making it even more difficult for passengers to know their rights in the event of a delay or cancellation that has been caused by the airline.

What is considered the airline's fault regarding delays and cancellations?

  • mechanical problems
  • late arrival of an aircraft
  • pilots or other crew that are not at the aircraft on the time
  • other factors that are within an airline's control

What details might a Rule 240 include?
A Rule 240 may or may not include the following items:

  • meal vouchers
  • confirmation on the airline's next flight or on another airline
  • option to not travel and obtain a refund
  • hotel accommodation
  • ground transportation
  • phone calls

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