Air Travel Delays or Cancellations

Southwest Airlines Cancellations During Holiday Travel Class Action

Southwest Airlines Company is a major US passenger airline. Between December 24, 2022 and January 2, 2023, however, the airline experienced enormous flight delays around the country, during a peak travel time, which the complaint for this class action alleges was due to technical problems with its systems. The complaint also claims that passengers whose  Read more

British Airways Flight Cancelations Settlement

British Airways plc (BA) is settling a class action alleging it violated its Conditions of Carriage when it did not give refunds to passengers whose flights it canceled due to Covid-19. The complaint alleged that instead of giving them refunds, British Airways gave them vouchers.  Read more

Southwest Airlines No Refunds of TSA Fees for Cancellations Class Action

Southwest Airlines Co. collects from passengers who make reservations a September 11 security fee, or TSA fee, that is to go to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to pay for security at places such as airports. According to the complaint for this class action, if passengers then cancel their travel, Southwest is supposed refund to  Read more

Philippine Airlines Refunds for Covid-19 Cancelations Class Action

Like many airlines, Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) has canceled a large percentage of its flights because of the decline in travel brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the complaint for this class action alleges that PAL has refused to give customers refunds for their tickets on the flights it canceled, against the terms in  Read more

No Refunds for Philippine Airlines-Cancelled Flights Class Action

This class action takes up an issue that has become familiar over the past year: airline flight cancellations due to fewer flights due to Covid-19 conditions that do not result in a full refund to the canceled customers. The complaint brings suit against Philippine Airlines (PAL) for not issuing refunds to passengers whose flights it  Read more

Iberia Lineas Aereas Refusal to Refund Canceled Flights Class Action

Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA Operadora, the Iberian airline, normally offers thousands of flights each day to almost 120 destinations in forty-five countries. However, like many airlines, it has had to cancel flights because of travel restrictions and fears of coronavirus contagion. The complaint for this class action alleges that when Iberia cancels flights,  Read more

Cathay Pacific No Refunds for Flight Cancellations Class Action

When an airline cancels a flight, passengers ticketed on that flight expect refunds. However, in the days of Covid-19, many airlines are refusing to give those refunds to passengers, instead asking them to reschedule flights or accept a voucher that’s good only for a limited time. The complaint for this class action brings suit against  Read more

Aeroflot and Finnair Missed Flights Montreal Convention Class Action

This class action brings its first count under the Montreal Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air of 1999. However, it also claims breach of contract and RICO Act charges. At issue is a missed Aeroflot Russian Airlines and Finnair OYJ flight.   Read more

Air Canada, Ukraine International Airlines Avoidable Delays Class Action

Air travel delays may be unavoidable—because of weather events, for example. But what if delays are caused by poor maintenance or other things that would have been avoidable with some care and due diligence? The complaint for this class action claims that the plaintiffs were delayed for as much as twenty-four hours, with limited access  Read more