Unless and until there are real incentives (or financial penalties), companies will not prioritize operational reliability.
We are past due to implement meaningful air passenger rights legislation in the US that includes a duty of care, compensation, and rebooking (even with competitors) in the US.
EU and UK 261 shows the way. Peer-reviewed empirical evidence shows that it does improve reliability, doesn’t bankrupt airlines or skyrocket fares (see Ryanair). Travel insurance alone isn’t enough. We…
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
