{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd2d68043b416d4617f91c9/640776b152d5cd0011f3d903?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"In Legal Terms: Airline Passenger Rights","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd2d68043b416d4617f91c9/1678210358369-53da78ea62c28bf8be64227bd540aef5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A consumer is entitled to a refund if the airline cancelled a flight, regardless of the reason, and the consumer chooses not to travel. Also: A consumer is entitled to a refund if the airline made a significant schedule change and/or significantly delays a flight and the consumer chooses not to travel.</p><p>According to the US Department of Transportation: if you have a flight cancellation or delay that was controllable by the airline you might be entitled to:</p><ul><li>Rebook passenger on same airline at no additional cost for significant delays</li><li>Rebook on partner airline or another airline with which it has an agreement at no additional cost for significant delays</li><li>Meal or meal cash/voucher when flight delay results in passenger waiting 3 hours or more</li><li>Complimentary hotel accommodations for any passenger affected by an overnight delay</li><li>Complimentary ground transportation to and from hotel for any passenger affected by an overnight delay</li></ul><p>You can also see what airlines guarantee that families with children can sit together. </p><p><a href=\"https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer</a> &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve got some flights in your future you might want to learn what’s the best option for you – </p><p>Should you sign up for Clear? Or TSA PreCheck? Or Global entry? Each are ways, for a price! you can expedite your security screening at airports.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>CLEAR allows for a quick identity verification experience. Clear reduces your wait time even further by automating the identity verification process and whisking travelers to the front of security lines.</li><li>With TSA PreCheck, you’ll get access to an expedited security line and reduced security measures. You can leave your shoes, belt and a light jacket on, and you can leave your laptop and 3-1-1 liquids in your bag. PreCheck is available at more than 200 airports with 80 airlines. It costs $85 for five years.</li><li>Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck) is an incredibly useful tool for the frequent flyer since it allows you to clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection in minutes after a trip abroad. It costs $100 for five years.</li></ul><p><a href=\"https://www.clearme.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.clearme.com/</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.tsa.gov/precheck\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tsa.gov/precheck</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you have a flight to the European Union, and it’s delayed 3 hours or more, you might be entitled to over $600 dollars! I’ll have a link to the Air Passenger’s rights on the show information for this podcast.</p><p><a href=\"https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/index_en.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/index_en.htm</a> </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tsa.gov/travel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tsa.gov/travel</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/03/2023-04494/airline-ticket-refunds-and-consumer-protections-public-hearing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/03/2023-04494/airline-ticket-refunds-and-consumer-protections-public-hearing</a></p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}