Elena is a transportation attorney and consumer advocate specializing in aviation regulatory compliance. She tracks rulemaking and enforcement actions from the US Department of Transportation (DOT), the European Union (EU261), and the UK CAA.
A new federal rule takes effect next month that moves 10 types of flight disruption out of the airline-controllable bucket. Here is how it could affect meal vouchers, hotels and passenger rights.
Federal rule 14 CFR Part 260 is now fully active across all US carriers, forcing immediate cash refunds for cancelled flights and delayed baggage without paperwork hurdles.
The $9.5B terminal redevelopment at John F. Kennedy International Airport introduces automated baggage routing, biometric boarding, and consolidated international lounges.
JetBlue now permits all Blue Basic passengers to bring one full-sized overhead carry-on bag in addition to a personal item, removing gate check penalty fees.
You can book JetBlue's cheapest Blue Basic fare without worrying about paying $65 at the gate for an overhead roller bag. This puts JetBlue ahead of United and American on Basic Economy baggage flexibility.