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I doubt many passengers who got bumped are aware of their legal rights - I didn't until you linked it out. Edit: I read it again, it read like cash compensatio
by devy 10y ago
I doubt many passengers who got bumped are aware of their legal rights - I didn't until you linked it out.
Edit: I read it again, it read like cash compensation is not guaranteed though.
> Those travelers who don't get to fly are frequently entitled to denied boarding compensation in the form of a check or cash.
In other words, if you have a frequent flyer number or enrolled in customer loyalty program, airlines can argue that you "do indeed" fly frequently, can't they?
- cr1895 10y agoYou're correct that many people are unaware of their rights. It's too bad; the airlines are obligated to inform bumped passengers of their rights but they don't always. I'm not sure I follow your edit. How often you fly has no bearing on your rights. The DOT page says: "Airlines may offer free tickets or dollar-amount vouchers for future flights in place of a check for denied boarding compensation. However, if you are bumped involuntarily you have the right to insist on a check if that is your preference." If you were involuntarily bumped from a flight and certain other conditions are met, you are entitled to compensation (cash if you wish). It has nothing to do with frequent flier status.