The next time a flight is delayed or the flight crew does
not show up, refuse the meal voucher and request cash instead. Yes, they can
give that to the passenger and more. These tips from Forbes Living might help
land a free travel voucher or more from an airline which seriously messes up
your travel plans.
If a flight is delayed more than two hours, the U.S.
Department of Transportation has rules which give passengers up to $1,300 if
the airline cannot re-route the passenger within two hours of the flight. Yep,
two hours. Not four and not eight. Decline the free meal voucher and get a check
on the spot. They can do that.
Need more? If the airline can get the passenger to their
destination between one and two hours of the scheduled domestic flight, or one
to four hours on an international flight, the airline still owes the passenger
compensation of 200% the one-way fare to your destination, up to $650.
We at Forbes Living know what it’s like when the airline
misroutes luggage. The bag may be delayed and not necessarily lost and will
eventually get to the passenger. But, if there was something important in that
delayed bag, such as a wedding dress, tuxedo or a business suit needed for an
event, the airline owes that passenger more than the $25 or $50 is offers. They
can owe you up to $3,300 in liability on a domestic flight. But do keep all
receipts for backup.
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