July 25, 2008 ·
LOS ANGELES – A new study released today by three California groups finds that conditions for passengers and workers have eroded while airlines have received nearly $8.5 billion in taxpayer subsidies since 2001. “Shortchanged: How Airlines Can Repay Taxpayers for Billions in Subsides by Improving Jobs, Security and Services” shows that the...Once considered one of the country’s premier airlines, United has seen its performanceand customers ratings slip to the bottom in recent years, according to sources like the Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report. But passengers aren’t the only ones complaining. United’s
Now, reports indicate that United and US Airways are actively engaged in discussions on a potential merger. What will this mean for passengers? For airline workers?
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Until recently the largest airline in the world, American Airlines was the only legacy airline not to file for Chapter 11 protections after 9/11.
However, American Airlines passengers continue to face problems on a regular basis. Recently, American left thousands stranded as they scrambled to repair faulty wirings after a large-scale investigation found that they were non-compliant with FAA airworthiness directives.
American passengers have also had to contend with rising fares, and being increasingly nickel and dimed with fees and surcharges.
Meanwhile, American has faced hundreds of complaints around flight delays and accommodations for passengers with disabilities.
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Coming Soon! Please check back later for more information and stories on Southwest Airlines.
1. Hawaiian Airlines (92.2%)
2. Pinnacle Airlines (80.5%)
3. SkywestAirways (77.9%)
1. American Airlines (68.8%)
2. United Airlines (59.3%)
3. Comair (63.4%)
1. United Airlines*
2. US Airways
3. Delta Air Lines
*ranking based on the rate of complaints per 100,000 passengers