US Airlines Push to Strip Away Travelers' Rights by Rolling Back Key Protections
a day ago
- #airline deregulation
- #travel fees
- #passenger rights
- US airlines, including American, Delta, Southwest, and United, are pushing to roll back key passenger protections and add more fees under the guise of lowering costs and increasing competition.
- Proposed deregulation could remove automatic refunds for cancellations, transparency of fees, family seating guarantees, and accessibility protections for disabled passengers.
- Airlines argue that deregulation will lead to lower prices and more competition, but critics warn it may result in hidden fees, fewer rights, and less accountability.
- The Airlines for America (A4A) association supports deregulation, claiming it benefits both airlines and passengers, while opposing DOT rules on fee transparency and refunds.
- Critics fear deregulation will harm consumers by increasing hidden fees, reducing family seating guarantees, weakening protections for disabled passengers, and diminishing airline accountability.
- Passengers are encouraged to stay informed, contact representatives, and advocate for their rights to counter the potential negative impacts of airline deregulation.