Passenger Bill of Rights for air travel

[dlndavid]

Yes, exactly. I actually think JetBlue will come out of it pretty well, since they've already publicly acknowledged and apologized for it. They are refunding ticket prices, and paying additional restitution. I feel confident that they'll do everything they can to ensure that it won't happen again.

In short, they are doing something that the other airlines haven't done. They are taking responsibility for the episode.

We need more of that, and less of the "common sense" that says we need laws to force corporations to do what's best for their customers and for their own survival in the marketplace.

I have to agree with you 100%, sorry if I don't go into a few pages of blah blah blah to make this point.

 

[wardric]

dim, this is getting old. Take a typing course or read a dictionary to help you wrirte more than a sentence of poor humor?

hum... good advice

 

[dlndavid]

There are a few other factors that enter into this discussion specifically regarding the entire crew.

Firstly, the pilots and flight attendants have a limitation on crew day. This is partly by the company, but also by the regulatory bodies (FAA, Transport Canada). This limitation on crew day addresses the aspect of fatigue. Airlines do not have complete crews available on a moment's notice to take another crew's place.

Similarly, there is a requirement for a minimum amount of rest for the crew between duty days. This is a safety factor.

The second part is that the crew is probably not just flying on one leg. Often the crew will arrive at one location only to have a short turn around and return. They may also be used on a different flight when the arrive at their first destination. Thus, the whole network of scheduling the crew is affected.

The passengers only see the impact of the delay on themselves. They should be p****d off if the delay becomes excessive. We had a flight delay last year that could have been avoided had the aircraft been prepared a bit earlier. What we did not see is that the crew on this flight may have arrived late the evening before because the weather was bad, thus causing a requirement for them to report a bit later the next morning. Just think of the compounding factor if they have to sit on the ramp in the aircraft for an extended period of time.

It may also be that the weather at the departure airport seems to be OK for departure, but that the backlog of traffic caused by the weather will result in holding in the air either enroute or at destination. More fuel burned in the air = higher cost.

The airlines are in the business of providing transportation to the passengers. Those that keep this in the forefront can offer an explanation for weather delays, but they may not be able to do anything to change the situation. The good ones recognize this and take the steps to miminize the impact.

I don't think that a passenger bill of rights will do much other than cause ticket prices to rise. There will be a cost and we will have to accept that cost.

And I agree with you too, costs would be the major impact.

 

[pilot fish]

I have to agree with you 100%, sorry if I don't go into a few pages of blah blah blah to make this point.

No, you let others make a point and then you come along with a lame one liner and fail at being funny? You are hopeless I think?:shakehead

 

[OHGoDive]

dimdavid, these lame one liners of yours are not only NOT funny, they clog up the Board when other people are trying to discuss the topic of the tread. How old are you anyway? YOU DO IT CONSTANTLY. That is so silly:shakehead

eggs sackly

pot, kettle
kettle, pot

Geez.

 

[wardric]

It could be worse. Some let others make a point and then come along with a lame 30 liner while failing at being funny

 

[dlndavid]

pot, kettle
kettle, pot

Geez.

If you don't agree with PiFi, you are not funny.

 

[dlndavid]

The airlines are feeding you a poop sandwich and you're asking for mayo and relish.:shakehead

:mooner:

 

[pilot fish]

If you don't agree with PiFi, you are not funny.

Dimdave, what would YOU do if you were stuck in a crammed plane on the runway for 11 hours with no water and clogged tolilets?

 

[dlndavid]

pray to God you weren't sitting next to me