
Understanding Your Air Travel Rights
Travelers face flight delays, cancellations, and lost luggage. Learn your rights for refunds, compensation, and essential services to navigate travel disruptions effectively.

Michael O'Connell is an aviation legal correspondent covering airline industry regulations, passenger rights, and major legal disputes. He has over a decade of experience analyzing the intersection of air travel and legal frameworks.
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Travelers face flight delays, cancellations, and lost luggage. Learn your rights for refunds, compensation, and essential services to navigate travel disruptions effectively.

U.S. House Democrats have questioned Delta Air Lines on its use of AI for ticket pricing, fearing individualized discrimination. Delta denies using personal data for offers, stating its AI focuses on

Airports nationwide are experiencing extensive flight delays and cancellations as the government shutdown nears its second month, driven by critical staffing shortages.

An Air India flight from San Francisco to Delhi made a precautionary landing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, due to a suspected technical issue. All passengers and crew are safe, and the airline is arrangin

Tampa International Airport has relaunched its TPA All Access program, letting non-travelers visit airside shops and restaurants. Advanced online registration is required, with limited daily passes av

A Ryanair passenger's checked luggage and $2,000 worth of belongings were reportedly shredded on a flight from Nice to London, with the airline allegedly failing to respond to the damage claim.

Delta has launched a new "Elevate Your Status" promotion, allowing eligible SkyMiles members to purchase Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) to reach elite status by December 31, 2025. Each MQD cos

Montgomery Regional Airport will launch new twice-daily non-stop flights to Houston, Texas, starting April 7, operated by United Airlines via SkyWest Airlines. This expansion aims to boost economic de

The family of a 66-year-old woman who went overboard from a Royal Caribbean ship is suing the company, alleging crew over-served her alcohol.

A former United Airlines flight attendant is suing the airline, alleging negligence and a hostile work environment after a pilot, her ex-boyfriend, distributed revenge porn. The pilot pleaded guilty t

JetBlue is likely to be acquired rather than face bankruptcy, according to analysts, as the U.S. airline industry shifts towards larger, loyalty-driven carriers.

Eighteen senators urge the Trump administration to reconsider dropping a plan requiring airlines to pay cash compensation of up to $775 for flight disruptions caused by carriers, citing common-sense c

UK regional carrier Eastern Airways has suspended all operations and is on the brink of collapse, putting hundreds of jobs at risk and leaving passengers stranded.

A Delta Air Lines passenger claims he was poisoned by black nightshade found in his first-class meal on an October 21, 2025 flight from Chicago to Seattle, leading to severe illness and an alleged con

A passenger traveling from Stockholm to Cleveland was denied boarding by Air Canada in Toronto after a Lufthansa rebooking, leading to an unexpected $178 hotel bill. The issue stemmed from code-share

Direct passenger flights between India and China have resumed after a five-year suspension, signaling warming diplomatic and economic ties. IndiGo launched the first flight from Kolkata to Guangzhou,

Kansas City's KC Streetcar Main Street Extension is now open, connecting Union Station, the Plaza, and UMKC. This 3.5-mile route expands public transit options, aims to boost tourism, and provides gre

China has introduced a new port charge impacting U.S.-owned cruise ships, with fees starting at $55 per net ton and increasing annually. This policy led to Oceania Cruises' Riviera canceling a Shangha

Delta Air Lines and Marriott International are heading to trial over a long-running trademark dispute, with the airline accusing the hotel giant of brand infringement.

New Google data for 2025 holiday travel shows booking flights early can save money. Thanksgiving flights are cheapest 35 days out, Christmas 51 days out. Columbia, South Carolina, is a top Thanksgivin