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It’s part of the standard terms & conditions, like burying it in software EULA, and because it is standard in the industry, they don’t have to call it out in an
by voisin 6y ago
It’s part of the standard terms & conditions, like burying it in software EULA, and because it is standard in the industry, they don’t have to call it out in any special way or get separate waivers. You agree to it when you buy your ticket.
- Scoundreller 6y agoNot everything in those agreements would hold up in court.
- voisin 6y agoUndoubtedly, but who wants to spend $100k+ to fight it in court to prove it? Such is the unfortunate nature of our civil law...
- Scoundreller 6y agoDepends on the state and where the airline is based. And since we’re dealing with airlines, you may have tribunals/agencies available to you that are far more accessible/cheap/free. E.g. in Canada: Air Passenger Protection complaints: https://rppa-appr.ca/file-air-travel-complaint https://rppa-appr.ca/file-air-travel-complaint In Quebec, lawyers aren’t even allowed in small claims courts.