<![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240 - Consumerist Comments]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240 - Consumerist Comments]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Well, I don't know if I meet that standard.

But, NWA Airlines refused to book me on another flight (American Airlines) out the same night and made me go on their flight the next morning, because one leg of the flight had to be first class. This is a plain violation of Rule 240 and I think a nice class action for some lucky lawyer.

dancytron

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> True, rule 240 is outdated legislation, however the airlines keep the remnant around as policy. Want to stay level headed and actually get reasonable compensation for being bumped, go over the 240 with the ticket agent point by point. It gives a MINIMUM compensation starting point for negotiations. Remember- they can't go lower than what they list, but they can go higher.

Binthere2

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]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Airtran? Jetblue?

medalian1

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Rule 240 is USA only. Um, it's a (U.S.) federal "rule."

Per about.com:
"Where did Rule 240 come from?

Rule 240 was a U.S. federal requirement prior to airline deregulation in 1978. It was one of the many stipulations that existed prior to deregulation - the U.S. government obligated airlines to abide by a set of rules regarding the transport of passengers and the rights of passengers. Rule 240 has remained in existence because after deregulation most airlines continued to respect the 'old rules'. "

"A common misconception is that all airlines are required to have a Rule 240, but they do not. And airlines have different versions of Rule 240, making it even more difficult for passengers to know their rights in the event of a delay or cancellation that has been caused by the airline."

http://airtravel.about.com/cs/delays/a/rule240.htm

katana

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Only read United's as it's the only airline I tend to fly on.

Their's doesn't seem that 'open' compared to what was elaborated in the post.

Doesn't cover mechanical delays

Only agree to hotel accommodation if delay is expected to be over 4 hrs between 10pm and 6am (and we've all suffered the 'rolling expected 3 hr delay' where this would thus never be invoked).

They agree to put you on the next available flight or one of another airline only if they have an agreement with them.

Seems like standard stuff, but nothing out of their way.

Ok, United is a pretty lame-ass airline but for international travel it tends to be very competitive.

tubgnome

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> This is crazy helpful, so thanks.

Unfortunately, I have exhausted my Grammar Patience for the week, and so, tediously, I must point out:

"Note that these rules preclude weather, war or other events outside the airline's control."

To preclude is to prevent or to make impossible. These rules do not prevent weather, war or other events, although the reverse might be true.

The phrase you want is "these rules are precluded by weather, war or other events."

Again, I am really sorry to be a drag about it, but it's been a hard week and my self-control is shot.

katewrath

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Seems to be that if you are departing from the EU on a flight longer than 3500km there are additional protections under EU regulations. See eg Qantas' policy on such flights for cancellations or delay -

http://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/flying/beforeYouTravel...

Useful to know, if only for the look on the ticket agent's face when you pepper your complaint with references to 'EC regulation No 261/2004'.

Rocksteady

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Small world - that's Hong Kong International. I'd recognize that ceiling anywhere.

Also remember that, depending on your status with an airline, you may get better treatment during irregular operations. It doesn't hurt to ask (NICELY! Ask *NICELY*!)

cabinaero

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> This is one of the most useful Consumerist posts, I think. I've read a couple of travel magazine consumer stories that had the (I thought) insane recommendation that you print out the entire "conditions of carriage" document to bring with you on your flight. But those documents can be 100 pages! I hate consumer advice that absolutely no one will ever follow. But these will easy to cut, paste, and print out.

cracker002

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Rule 240 is technically nonexistent. As your reference link says, many airlines still have a Rule 240. However, it has not officially existed since the end of deregulation. You can use the phrase and see if they understand what you mean.

And Rule 240 only applied when it did to US carriers.

For legal enforcability, on all IATA carriers, domestic and international...a similar provision is listed as IATA Rule 735D.

We have an extended explanation on our site.

http://blog.flightwisdom.com/2007/04/06/involuntary-rerout...

flightwisdom_guru

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Do these rules apply to flights on partner carriers? What about international flights? For example, I have a tight connection thru Germany. The first leg is on Augsburg Airways, a Lufthansa / United partner, then the 2nd leg is a Lufthansa flight #, operated by United (from Germany to US).

wdcbrucefan

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> @Jabes: @Rajio: Given that the term "Rule 240" is holdover terminology from when US airlines were Federally regulated, you would be hard-pressed to find something listed under the same name internationally. Might be able to find something by searching for "conditions of carriage."

Ben Popken

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Rajio: a cursory glance at some non-U.S. airlines' websites indicates that they do not have a Rule 240 as such, leading me to think that "Rule 240" is specific to the UNited States. Airline websites do, however, show the rules of carriage or contract of carriage, which contains information similar to that of Rule 240.

Jabes

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Note that many of these exclude weather based delays so good luck out in the field.

something_amazing

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> @jblake1:

I don't see the Rule 240 for Eastern or Braniff.

acambras

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Good luck invoking Rule 240 on Trans World Airlines. They don't exist anymore and would probably not respond to your request for compensation.

jblake1

]]> <![CDATA[Don't Fly Without A Copy Of Rule 240]]> Lets be clear. by "We've got them posted inside for many major airlines." you mean "We've got them posted inside for American major airlines."

Rajio

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