New York, NY – ‘Airline Passenger Bill Of Rights’ Now In Effect.

    6

    New York, NY – For those who are planning to travel this year, be aware, there is a new law now in effect to protect you in case of long delays. And it means airlines could be fined thousands of dollars if they dont comply to certain rules during your time on board.

    Join our WhatsApp group

    Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email


    Starting Tuesday, there a way to protect yourself legally.

    New York State’s Airline Passenger Bill of Rights takes effect for the new year. It means that airline passengers in New York who are delayed on planes for more than three hours will not be without basic amenities including: water, snacks, fresh air and working restrooms.

    And if they feel their rights are violated, they will can report it and airlines could face penalities of up to 1-thousand dollars per passenger per violation.

    According to Senator Charles Fuschillo who authored the bill, it is to help all passengers who travel through New York’s many airports due to the fact a majority of the airline delay occur in this state.

    The Airline Passenger Bill of Rights was signed into law back in August, but goes into effect Tuesday, so if you are stuck on the tarmac for more than three hours, be aware of your rights. [wcbs]


    Listen to the VINnews podcast on:

    iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Podbean | Amazon

    Follow VINnews for Breaking News Updates


    Connect with VINnews

    Join our WhatsApp group


    6 Comments
    Most Voted
    Newest Oldest
    Inline Feedbacks
    View all comments
    Milhouse
    Milhouse
    16 years ago

    This is not enough. If a plane is sitting on the tarmac and is not going to be taking off any time soon, then every hour passengers should be given the opportunity to leave the plane. If it has left the gate and the airline doesn’t want to bring it back, then a set of moving stairs should be brought so the passengers can get down and walk to the terminal. (This can be an issue on Erev Shabbos, for example. I was once stuck on a plane on Erev Shabbos for over 3 hours, and that was a very nerve-racking time.)

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    16 years ago

    Jet Blue is a great airline. Ive only had good experiences with them. That one stretch they had was unfortunate, but they seem to have learned from it. Good for them, good for us.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    16 years ago

    I boarded a Jetblue flight a week ago out of JFK to fly to the midwest and after we boarded the plane and were ready to depart from the gate the pilot announced that we are being delayed due to the snow storm in the midwest.

    Half an hour goes by and the pilot says that there is still no departure time. We were allowed out of our seats. After another 15 minutes the pilot allowed us (who ever wanted) off the plane to get fresh air or to go to the bathroom in the terminal.

    I think Jetblue learned their lesson and are trying to do everything they could to make the passengers happy.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    16 years ago

    a kooshera tupp a kooshera leffel

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    16 years ago

    I wonder how much higher the airlines will raise fares to cover anticipated fines?

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    16 years ago

    So in Newark I’m not protected???