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Articles tagged “lawsuits”

Business Travel

“Million Milers” frequent flyer lawsuit against United to continue

Airlines such as United and Delta are making significant changes in their frequent flyer programs, and some members rightfully aren't taking it lying down. Expect more of these kinds of suits.

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | 11 years ago

“Million Milers” frequent flyer lawsuit against United to continue

Cruises

Lawsuit pitting a cruise port against preservation activists heads to court in Charleston, S.C.

Charleston is already a thriving tourism destination, due in part to its historic districts, but the allure of even higher profits might prove tough to turn down for the southern city.

Bruce Smith, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Lawsuit pitting a cruise port against preservation activists heads to court in Charleston, S.C.

Airlines

Ryanair loses appeal in ash cloud compensation court case

This case sets precedent that natural events do not fall beyond “extraordinary circumstances” so airlines are responsible for reimbursing passengers for money spent until their next available flight.

Lisa Bachelor, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Ryanair loses appeal in ash cloud compensation court case

Airlines

Southwest Airlines is about to pick up a $29 million drink tab for passengers

A few passengers actually read the fine print on the vouchers, which in 2010 the airline abruptly announced were only redeemable on the day they were given out, effectively voiding nearly 6 million vouchers.

Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times | 11 years ago

Southwest Airlines is about to pick up a $29 million drink tab for passengers

Media and PR

The horror flick filmed undercover at Disney World that you’ll never get to see

If you want to see Moore's movie, then pack your bags for Sundance. There's little chance Disney would allow this film to be released.

Steven Zeitchik and Julie Makinen, Los Angeles Times | 11 years ago

The horror flick filmed undercover at Disney World that you’ll never get to see

Airlines

SEC sues businessman for insider trading on Southwest-AirTran merger

It's curious that the AirTran board member allegedly involved isn't named in the lawsuit.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Virgin Galactic threatens to cancel contract with U.S. spaceport over liability protection

As the only company considering space tourism seriously enough to sign a 20-year lease with a monthly rent of $84,000, Virgin holds all the cards in negotiations with the New Mexican terminal.

Edward Helmore, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Virgin Galactic threatens to cancel contract with U.S. spaceport over liability protection

Airlines

Spirit flight attendants files suit against airline for healthcare benefits discrimination

Is it surprising? This is Sprit, after, the most spiritless airlines in the industry.

Arlene Satchell, Sun Sentinel | 11 years ago

Spirit flight attendants files suit against airline for healthcare benefits discrimination

Tourism

New York A.G. and U.S. Dept. of Justice file antitrust suit against New York tour bus operator

It's quite striking that such a sophisticated monopoly is represented on the streets around Times Square by a distinctly un-sophisticated team of salesmen hawking tickets from corners while holding bent, laminated signs.

Daniel Trotta, Reuters | 11 years ago

New York A.G. and U.S. Dept. of Justice file antitrust suit against New York tour bus operator

Airlines

Gogo seeks to dismiss class-action lawsuit alleging airline Wi-Fi monopoly

While Gogo has a strong hold on inflight Wi-Fi among many U.S. airlines, there certainly appears to be plenty of competition.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Gogo seeks to dismiss class-action lawsuit alleging airline Wi-Fi monopoly