{"id":5105,"date":"2022-12-30T22:21:36","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T06:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.pirg-test.com\/california\/resources\/flyers-bill-of-rights\/"},"modified":"2023-04-29T03:57:32","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T10:57:32","slug":"flyers-bill-of-rights","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/dev.pirg-test.com\/california\/resources\/flyers-bill-of-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Flyers\u2019 Bill of Rights"},"featured_media":45651,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":false,"_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-nofollow":false,"_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-description":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-description":""},"campaign_tax":[187],"display_option":[],"issue_tax":[],"resource_type":[90],"region_tax":[],"state":[2],"topic_tax":[154],"class_list":["post-5105","resource","type-resource","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"details":{"helper_taxonomies":{"topics":[154],"collection":false,"press_type":false,"person_type":false,"resource_type":90,"event_type":false,"campaigns":187,"department":false,"level":false,"states":[2],"act_option":false,"display_option":false,"primary":{"topic":154}},"subtitle":"","excerpt":"When your air travel plans go awry \u2014 as they so often do these days \u2014 what are your rights? 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Airlines must issue the refund within seven business days if you paid by credit card and within 20 days if you paid by cash or check.\r\n\r\nIf you learn your flight is canceled or will be significantly delayed or changed and you find a flight on another airline with available seats, you can ask the first airline to transfer your ticket to the second airline at no cost to you. Airlines aren't required to do this if the disruption wasn't their fault, but many will. A transfer could save you a significant amount of money compared with buying a new ticket, because tickets often become more expensive closer to the departure date. You also have <a href=\"http:\/\/etc.https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/airconsumer\/airline-customer-service-dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">additional rights<\/a> if your flight is canceled or significantly delayed for reasons <em>within<\/em> the airline's control. Many airlines rebook you free, and pay for hotels, meals, etc.\r\n\r\nYou also have legal rights if you are bumped from a flight, if your baggage is misplaced or lost or if you're stuck on the tarmac..\r\n\r\nHere's a look at your other rights:","":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_accordion":{"title":"At the airport","entries":[{"title":"Involuntary bumping","content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re involuntarily bumped, airlines must provide you with a list of your rights and compensate you according to how long your flight will be delayed.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DELAY<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COMPENSATION<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 1 hour<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours (Domestic)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200% of your one-way fare up to $775<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-4 hours (International)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200% of your one-way fare up to $775<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 2 hours (Domestic)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400% of your one-way fare up to $1,550<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 4 hours (International)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400% of your one-way fare up to $1,550<\/span>"},{"title":"Tarmac delays","content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airlines have to provide medical attention and working bathrooms the entire time the plane is on the tarmac. After two hours, you must have food and water. After three hours, you must be in the air or back in the airport\u2014or the airline faces massive fines.<\/span>"},{"title":"Flight delays","content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your flight is delayed more than 30 minutes, airlines must give you regular updates.<\/span>"}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_accordion":{"title":"Post-flight problems","entries":[{"title":"Delayed bags","content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your bag is delayed overnight, most airlines set guidelines that allow their employees to\u00a0 reimburse you for some emergency expenses.<\/span>"},{"title":"Lost bags","content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airlines must refund any checked baggage fees, and reimburse you for the lost items up to $3,800.<\/span>"},{"title":"Complaints","content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airlines are required to give you information on how to file complaints. Airlines need to acknowledge written complaints within 30 days and respond within 60 days.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you don't get satisfaction from an airline, file an official complaint with the FAA.\r\n\r\nTo file a complaint against an airline, an airport or a ticket agent, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/airconsumer.dot.gov\/escomplaint\/ConsumerForm.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/airconsumer.dot.gov\/escomplaint\/ConsumerForm.cfm<\/a>\r\n\r\nFor other information about passenger rights, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/airconsumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/airconsumer<\/a>"}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_accordion":{"title":"The Southwest mess","entries":[{"title":"Getting your money back","content":"If your flight was canceled, you're entitled by law to a refund of your ticket price, taxes, baggage fees, any extra charges and ancillary fees. If you haven't received that yet,\u00a0request a flight refund from Southwest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southwest.com\/traveldisruption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.southwest.com\/traveldisruption\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nIn addition, Southwest says: \"If you have been impacted by a flight cancellation or significant flight delay between December 24, 2022, and January 2, 2023, you may submit receipts for consideration ... We will honor reasonable requests for reimbursement for meals, hotel, and alternate transportation.\""},{"title":"To file a claim","content":"To fill out a claim and upload receipts, go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.southwest.com\/email-us\/s\/?clk=TRAVEL-DISRUPTION-LP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/support.southwest.com\/email-us\/s\/?clk=TRAVEL-DISRUPTION-LP<\/a>"}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_accordion":{"title":"Finally, tips before you travel the next time","entries":[{"title":"Planning ahead can save you headaches","content":"https:\/\/dev.pirg-test.com\/resources\/tips-before-you-book-your-next-airline-flight\/"}]}}],"site_specific_content":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Flyers\u2019 Bill of Rights<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When your air travel plans go awry \u2014 as they so often do these days \u2014 what are your rights? 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