Nah - but he'll certainly try to take credit for it...
Several major US air carriers caved to public pressure by confirming they will pay for meals and lodging to passengers who endure delays or cancellations ahead of the potentially chaotic Labor Day travel weekend. The move by the carriers comes after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg demanded airline CEOs provide free meals and hotel rooms for lengthy delays “at a minimum” due a period of widespread flight disruptions and cancellations.
Most US airlines already offered meal vouchers or complimentary lodging to passengers in the event of delays, but the benefits were not explicitly detailed in plans on their website or other public-facing areas.
As a result, some customers had to be aware in advance about the existence of the vouchers in order to take advantage of the benefit.
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Fuckers intend to nationalize the airlines for maximum control and minimum competence.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry; anyone who flies Dem-ented Airlines deserves whatever happens.
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It was discretionary and in control by the airlines. They often didn't offer them unless it was a really, really, really long delay. DOT finally decided that the airlines were playing fast and loose with it, and are contemplating setting strict regulations on when it has to be offered.
ReplyDeleteEventually the cost will filter down to ticket prices.
The vax mandate bullshit is coming back to bite them in the ass. Personally I can't imagine getting on a plane again.
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