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USA: New rules to protect airline passengers

Washington, USA - Measures relating to baggage, the transparency of fares and flight delays

Yesterday the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Ray LaHood, who states that “Airline passengers have a right to be treated fairly,” has announced new rules to protect passengers. In fact, has passed a series of measures relating to: the luggage, the transparency of tariffs and services to be provided in case of delays and flight cancellations. As for luggage, the airlines are...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1128615
Rome, Italy, 04/21/2011 19:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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