New rules of travel you need to know

[@Sliverbane]

Finally...years ago I paid extra for Business class seating and priority boarding. A week before my flight, the airline changed planes to a model that had no business class seats. NO refund. Some BS! Glad to see this is changing!

[@deborahpellington3409]

Oz9MAo😢😢a90Oozl pl o0ol0

[@koriko88]

Go back and ask for a refund now.

[@anthonyfrederick3214]

You better get it while you can, because Trump will rescind this rule in a second.

[@alberttseng8291]

Well now the issue is airlines are gonna be pressuring their crew to perform flights even if its not safe. So there’s the downside of the new rule. Your case however is complete bs though

[@Angelicus-p5p]

Trump won. Deregulation. He'll take away the refund from airlines for his friends. All your wins will be gone. Dirty air, higher pesticides in foods, less safety, derailing like East Palestine...fun future.

[@jworth7203]

TSA has nothing to do with it. The refunded fares rules are from the DOT.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Thanks for the info.

[@daniellel256]

Good leadership at the DOT

[@bradybrother100]

I was going to point that out. When it comes to Aviation, the news will always misname something

[@kenyattaclay7666]

He said DOT, the lady just misspoke. She probably isn’t used to doing a segment on live TV & had a lot of things she’s trying to remember because she also talked about TSA rules.

[@meganann3876]

Which Pete will now leave. :( This will end when trump enters office.

[@Bacano115]

TSA checks your bags, regulations are imposed by the Department of Transportation. Someone needs to QC these segments for accuracy.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I hate when they have to search the bags.

[@Narutocoolcat]

That’s because TSA since 2003 is part of homeland security. Not part of DOT anymore. So each one makes there own rules

[@stevegonzales527]

Tsa double checked my duffel bag and almost missed my flight to Japan. I basically had an empty duffel bag with just my charging cables, my hat, 0 liquids, and my handheld device which I’ve left inside numerous times and even told by tsa to just leave it inside my bag. But when I over stuff my duffel bag (95% of my trips) the same way and have liquids they don’t search it???

[@rustyshackle917]

​@@stevegonzales527 TSA is about the illusion of security, not actual security.

[@Bacano115]

@@Narutocoolcat Your comment does not make sense.

[@FirstLastOne]

Gate shaming is a AWESOME WAY to cut down on zone cheaters. AirBnB had a large part in the reason that long term rent and real estate prices went through the roof.

[@sewgeekdesigns9113]

My bfs building is mostly Airbnb and every weekend. It’s loud noise and weed smells…

[@AK-jt9gx]

I understand the "alarm" system would improve things for the majority, but I really hope it is accompanied by an improvement in announcements for disabled boarding. The announcement for guests with disabilities is often made a second before the next group, or skipped entirely. This means that by the time I get to the gate door, the first group of "preferred elite members" or whatever other fancy rich people is usually already boarding. I already have enough trouble with the boarding process when flying as a disabled person, and I would really not appreciate if they add a loud alarm to that process. My disability is not immediately obvious when looking at me, so I expect a lot of withering looks and questions if this happens. Again, I totally get why they would institute this, I just would like to see "guests who need extra time to board due to disabilities, children, etc" announced clearly and with ample time to avoid that alarm. Sorry for the long comment.

[@AnneCaulder]

@@AK-jt9gxI assume the airline is aware of your disability? When I traveled with my ex and his Service Dog, we were treated so well by every airline by either an extra seat left open between us, bulkhead seating, and in Texas they even paged us BY NAME to board first. We did not ask for or expect any of that treatment, but I did always NOTIFY the airline a week prior to travel that a Service Dog would be with us so they would know in advance. 🐶♥️

[@PracticalPerry]

Yup. Unethical. Just ask people living in Hawaii.

[@MrMegaGamerMan]

What's the point? The plane leaves at the same time anyway! If the airlines REALLY want to increase passenger loading/unloading efficiency, they should let people with no carry on bags and no children get off the plane first

[@RougaFang]

What airlines should be doing is making sure people are not using the overhead bins that are not over there seats

[@TSerey]

Seriously!!

[@MyFunSizeBudget]

Wow right! You just solved the problem. I always wondered this

[@deekang6244]

That would solve so many issues.

[@4daluvofnikki]

The problem is if you board late the bin above your seat is already filled with other people’s bags who boarded earlier, you have no choice but to find a bin further away from your seat.

[@RougaFang]

@4daluvofnikki people do that regardless if you board right on time or late. Plus they mainly do this because the airlines do not enforce the 1 carry on 1 personal item rule.

[@zinzinnatiohio]

When I worked at the airport I loved when people would say ‘do you know who I am’ and I doubt this was part of AA’s training but more often than not an AA employee would be the one getting on the PA and say ‘attention in the gate area (etc), dies anyone know who this traveler is? They seem to be unsure of they’re unsure of their identity and asking us.”

[@TheXxdarkhackxX]

I wish I could see this 😂

[@Pl-ax0]

This never happened

[@rupe53]

@@Pl-ax0 I believe that was part of a comedy skit years ago. (George Carlin?)

[@agl5132]

I'd say, are you traveling alone? Do you have a carer traveling with you? Or simply yes, you're the person holding up the line because you think you're better than your fellow travelers. 😅

[@tubeo94]

This sentence is universal. Ive heard it in my language multiple times.

[@ducksamok1716]

Nothing more irritating than when you get to your seat and there’s already a luggage on your seats overhead bin

[@thefox47545]

People love to bring multiple and oversized bags. THAT'S why "gate lice" exist, to try to hog all the overhead space they can.

[@november132]

just ask the people in your row if the luggage is theirs and if it's not, I remove it and bring it to a flight attendant

[@rondas7772]

Good in theory but nobody has time for that​@@november132

[@VanceWorldTravel2]

@@november132 What? Don't touch my bag. Unless it's business or premium... alll overhead space is everyone's. They control what comes onto the plane, and that's just that. People need to put their second bag under the seat in front of them... that is what needs to be enforced. But boarding the plane is already too slow... so it will never happen.

[@thefox47545]

@VanceWorldTravel2 Everyone's stuff would fit nicely and quickly if everyone only took ONE bag of the CORRECT dimensions.

[@TwstedTV]

These 2 work so well together. 🥰 They don't cut each other off, they don't try to rush things. They just enjoy the moment and give information to the public. Really nice to see. 😉👍

[@eeeeeeeeee10]

Low standards 😂

[@celieboo]

They need to crackdown on gate lice who use ofher people's children as an excuse to board early. For example, i recently went to mexico. On the return flight, a group of 12 extended family members boarded the plane because one person had a 6 month old baby. The onky people who need to board early in that situation were the mom and the dad.

[@PapaBradford]

Does it really matter who gets on the plane, when?

[@HectorMurrieta]

@@PapaBradfordapparently that person cares a lot about who gets on the plane first 😂🙄

[@frankt5833]

karen what does it matter if its assigned seating? did one of them take your seat then you were not able to fly? then shut up cry baby

[@celieboo]

@@PapaBradford yes, it does matter . Higher cost tickets board earlier. The most expensive real estate on earth is overhead bin space. People who board earlier get access first.

[@nahor88]

@@PapaBradford It wouldn't matter to anyone if airlines could guarantee overhead bin space for every passenger following regulations (1 personal item and 1 REGULATION SIZE CARRY-ON). If the passenger is boarding the plane with a giant duffel, they need to be forced to gate check it.

[@kadidjaaboubaker5669]

Thank you Sec. Buttigieg

[@2011Cape]

Exactly.

[@RoxanneM-]

We have a new president and a new Congress. All this will be revoked.

[@lorrie2878]

Thanks for acknowledging!! Are the news people aware?

[@saythankyou111]

Wait buttedge still works, there’s some explaining to do.😏

[@hardybuzz3592]

Bkahahahahaha that was hilarious?! Bootyjudge is like kamel. Hasnt done shit

[@usflin]

Re: flight refunds, important note is that if you opt to take a later flight when your original one is delayed or cancelled, you don't get the refund. It's either/or, not both.

[@Andy-vt7sl]

Thanks. Mine was delayed over 3 hours the other day but it did depart (with me). Wondered if I’d get a refund.

[@ker5776]

No one should get both. People expect too much .

[@usflin]

@@ker5776 Who hurt you? Expecting to receive the service you paid for is "too much"? lol

[@flybone100]

Gate Lice is an awesome term, and accurate!

[@TrueAmericanCrimeCollective]

DC has a similiar airbnb/ short term rental rule. If the property is your primary residence, you can rent part of it (like a bedroom) as much as you want, even while you’re living there. However, if you’re renting the entire home (meaning you’re not living there during the rental), there are stricter limits: generally, you’re allowed to do this for up to 90 days per year.

[@usflin]

Same with San Francisco.

[@realnapster1522]

Stupid rule

[@raechelle1985]

It's a great rule. No one wants random people staying in their neighborhood. Especially if you have kids. ​@@realnapster1522

[@edwardramirez8589]

So people can’t do what they want with their own properties?

[@usflin]

@@edwardramirez8589 Believe it or not, there are quite a few rules already that apply to businesses that rent out property. For example, paying income taxes.

[@SRMkay]

Glad to hear about the short-term accommodation crackdowns. Too many rich owners buying up perfectly acceptable rental properties and converting them to Airbnb for tourists instead of apartments for residents.

[@evenif7431]

Biden's transportation department did some really good work re: new TSA rules

[@Grieche-i8y]

They'll probably get repealed by the incoming administration.

[@traceytrotter9934]

@@nonya.bizness UGH.

[@Honest_Mom]

What new rules?

[@tay4950]

Biden & Harris are the most embarrassing administration in history‼️

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

@@Honest_Momhave you just watched the video or not?

[@omi_god]

"Gate lice" is a perfect term.

[@giselo06]

I hate it. And the alarm. Remember it’s some person’s first time flying and they may not know the process. A lot of airport “How To” is learned through repetition rather than clear explanations

[@VanceWorldTravel2]

@@giselo06 Alarm is over stated... its a different beep on the computer when they scan your boarding pass... instead of a beep it would be a ding ding for example. Alarm is so misleading it's almost a lie.

[@omi_god]

@@giselo06 Nonsense. These are adults, not babies.

[@aerofreak2053]

@@giselo06and by following the example of those around you, a significant number of whom actively shirk the rules, and the rest of whom have no clue what is going on and are taking their cues from the first group. I’m with American on this one; anything to push the needle a little bit in the right direction. Now if only we could rig up an alarm to go off when people take off their seatbelts after landing before the plane gets to the gate.

[@KingMK31]

If you're reading this get Global entry, it comes with TSA pre check! You'll be happy you did!

[@christinerusso2852]

This only works if you enter your global entry card when booking ticket

[@KingMK31]

@christinerusso2852 No. They have kiosk when you come to airports also. You'll enter your information into the kiosk and an agent calls you to come to their booth.

[@chefandsteward]

What an incredibly polished and debonair host… of the caliber we don’t see plenty of in modern American TV. So refreshing!

[@Melian-2707]

Horny alert

[@CancerZodiacAstrologyHoros-k7z]

I totally Agree with you!!

[@celieboo]

Good for Barcelona on banning short-term rentals. Short-term rentals have been devastating for citizens worldwide.

[@SamSitar]

why is barcelona co owning private property.

[@marilynng2877]

Exactly. This is what’s happening in places like Puerto Rico. Rich people from the US go there and buy property to use as Airbnb, which is raising housing prices for the locals and kicking them out of their own land! I hate short term rentals, and I will not be using them in the future.

[@Digger-Nick]

​@@marilynng2877What if I told you that's happening in America right now

[@marilynng2877]

@@Digger-Nick yes, it’s becoming a big problem.

[@Jakub680]

@@Digger-Nickgood thing Puerto Rico is in America politically and basically geographically lol

[@sidsid6380]

Pete is making travel better

[@BP-ry6mw]

Nope

[@Kay-ql8zr]

He really is. Flight was cancelled. Airline wanted to rebook me TWO days later out of a different city. I took the refund instead. My card was refunded in TWO DAYS. That’s unheard of. It was all Pete’s new policies!

[@venom5809]

After tonight you can kiss those all goodbye. Corporations own America now officially.

[@Monicamojito]

Literally

[@VanceWorldTravel2]

And this is new how?

[@jennifernabrahamable]

America has been owned by corporations for decades

[@CharlieK92004]

Ha ha, they always have 🥳

[@imom007]

This ain’t new. Look up Mitt Romney’s comments in 2012 about corporations

[@PhaleaD]

It’s important to know that refunds are if you cancel. You cannot still fly and get a refund.

[@pjabrony8280]

It's not if you cancel, it's if they cancel the flight, or have such delays that it's a new flight.

[@PhaleaD]

@ focusing on the wrong thing. The point is, airlines used to give credits when you did not want another flight option due to a major change or cancellation. Now they give refunds. But you cannot still travel and get a refund.

[@VanceWorldTravel2]

@@pjabrony8280 100% untrue... if you fly on the alternate itinerary, you do not get a refund. You only get a refund if you end up not flying on that ticket at all. This will mostly effect business travelers missing meetings, and to a small point travelers that miss the start of a trip like a cruise. Plus half of all trips are coming home... so obviously you won't get a refund then because you have to still get home (unless you rent a car or something)

[@christopherwarsh]

@@VanceWorldTravel2this! The rule is more nuanced than the blonde bimbo tried to pass of as expert in travel

[@usflin]

​@@pjabrony8280If you take a later flight because the original one was delayed or cancelled, then you don't get the refund. It's either/or, not both.

[@catshez]

Barcelona are fed up of foreign tourists taking holiday housing from their own people, Spanish and Catalonian people like to visit Barcelona too but they are not getting any holiday rentals because of so many foreign tourists. Also short term rentals mean that the tourists think they can do what they like , trash the house and/or disturb the neighbours. Happened too often and the local government has listened to its people. So the owner needs to be around to keep the peace. Just the way they feel, I don't blame them really, many other places in Spain are following suit so do your research before travel.

[@realnapster1522]

Then they should ban all foreign travelers but it will tank the economy.

[@1mobile984]

Yet the Spanish people do nothing about the illegal immigrants there. "My fren my fren you buy? Baddy baddy I give you bracelet" 🗑️🗑️🗑️

[@CancerZodiacAstrologyHoros-k7z]

Tourists give Barcelone A LOT OF MONEY!!!!! Taxi Drivers LOVE IT.

[@Plum_bird]

I think that is a good move for New York. It would help with the squatter situation if the owner is in the property during a short-term lease.

[@xtinafusco]

And it'll help to stop property hoarding for the sake of renting out airbnbs. Its strange these two framed it as 'weird,' are they unaware of the housing crisis for New Yorkers.

[@VanceWorldTravel2]

She lost me when the first thing she said is that TSA requires full refund.. it's FAA/DOT. Another part of this regulation is that families will be required to sit together... this will likely be the end of advance seat selection. Airlines will have to assign seats in order to ensure compliance. Finally... she left out the most important detail on the refunds... IF YOU FLY YOU DON'T GET A REFUND. The refunds are only if you end up canceling your trip. (You get to the airport and there are cancelations/delays, and you end up not going on your trip... this is actually fairly rare... and quite often is mostly business travelers who miss a meeting/conference. The vast majority of people will never see a refund.)

[@GEexplores]

I wish this was in effect in September!!! Mechanical issues canceled my flight and then the next two flights they rebooked us on, we were stuck in Dallas for two days, missed two days of vacation and didn’t use the non refundable hotel and tours and we were denied compensation for that 😡

[@unme4728]

Thank you, Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the Biden Administration for the work you have done for the rights of the consumer!

[@fargosnow994]

I used to love Airbnb. Then one opened up on my street. Last night at 3 AM, four or five people were dragging roller bags down my street, which is nothing but stairs steps the whole way. They were also talking at the top of their lungs. And if you will believe it playing music. I guess they think that this neighborhood is some sort of movie set, and that people don’t actually live here. I am never gonna stay in an Airbnb again.

[@SamSitar]

people have the right to rent out spare bedrooms.

[@Digger-Nick]

Man this is peak first world problems

[@Sandyyyyyyyyyy]

Where I live there are whole neighborhoods built to be Airbnbs. Maybe they thought they were at one of those places

[@JimYeats]

That seems like the most benign problem ever. That happens everywhere that there are neighborhoods with close homes.

[@frankt5833]

is this why they are getting rid of it? because karens are complaining about other people living their best life and their stuck in a pathetic life, also i wasnt aware you can buy streets.

[@TheGoldenpk]

Thank you Biden for helping the everyday citizen get through everyday situations better!

[@haute03]

THIS. DOT has done some great things under the B-H admin. S/O to Pete Buttigieg.

[@yellowdogparty]

So what you’re saying is-flights are about to get even more expensive. For the economically challenged, that means flight prices will increase to cover the costs of the refunds. The airlines are not going to lose profits.

[@gramz23]

Refunds have no cost if the flight never took off. If travel goes down do to a price increase they will drop the price to make a profit

[@CampRusso]

I was recently in MIA and I saw a solution to people crowding the gate. Which annoys me even more than jumping the line. I believe it was Aeromexico, they had roped off queues for each boarding group! 😮 It was amazing! No one was being rude and blocking the gate from others to board at their group numbers. Why can't ALL airlines do that!?

[@Doreas13]

Question: Are their any regulation regarding flight attendants given your seat to another passenger without your permission? Or even asking you to switch your seat with another passenger?

[@HeartChange3]

I personally don’t understand two things when flying. 1) Why people feel the absolute need to be on the plane fast only to sit there waiting until boarding group 8 is finally on the aircraft and seated. 2) Why passengers in the middle of the plane must get up right when the unfasten seatbelt tone goes off only to crowd the aisle immediately. If you’re one of these people, you’re horrible and don’t have any flying etiquette. I always hope my fellow flyers on trips I take will one day prove me wrong but without fail these two very things happen on every flight I’ve ever taken.

[@SquadCastTV]

Dude you are so correct!

[@batgirlp5561]

So you have a spot in the overhead bin

[@sotelo1919]

Thank you!!! Years ago I was lied to when my flight was cancelled and next flight wouldn’t be until MAYBE two days later. Went to the customer service desk and I said can I get a refund and will I be reimbursed if I get a rental car? They said yes and gave me a website to go to for my refund. Next day I found out this website is no longer active!!! And when I called, they told me that don’t do refunds 🙄

[@Shama27330]

The refund thing may bite. If you are refunded and still need to fly, you’re going to pay more for the new ticket day of travel unless you forfeit the refund for protection.

[@AnneCaulder]

Recently had to buy day-of flight when my dad died and I was shocked that this is a myth. It was not more expensive, even on a Sunday.

[@sbupp]

One potential unintended consequence I fear with a refund due to things beyond the control of the airline is having airlines take chances flying in bad weather to avoid monetary loss. Safety must be of paramount importance, not avoiding refunds and loss of income. I hope there has been some thought about that possibility when the government came up with that idea. But I certainly agree that people should have the option to get a refund and make other travel arrangements should the need arise.

[@dktk540]

They don’t want their planes to crash.

[@2011Cape]

Good point, @sbupp 😮

[@2011Cape]

@@dktk540insurance and they don’t care about humans

[@robmonticchio7052]

Thank you Pete Buttigieg!

[@BP-ry6mw]

Pot-hole Pete?

[@lecanoli3029]

Such a great travel expert that doesn't understand the difference between TSA and DOT office of aviation consumer protection

[@deneenogbeide5087]

The automatic refund means we the consumer will pay the price. This means the airline are going up on ticket prices.

[@omi_god]

Boo hoo.

[@lisas8080]

Newsflash: prices are going up anyways.

[@usflin]

The airlines should be able to save some money by not having to pay customer service staff to argue with customers on their behalf 😂

[@BlckSWANWhtRbbt]

I am scared that they will be less likely to cancel a flight. Fly in borderline weather conditions or with a questionable mechanical problem

[@EnceliaActoni]

Then you should be mad at the corporation and those corporations should be held accountable for wrongdoing

[@WithloveTrinize]

NYC air bnb law has been that for sometime because landlords won’t rent to everyday working renters. They can make more money that way which causes a huge housing crisis in NYC. I definitely understand the landlords side especially how hard it is to get non paying tenants out!

[@jamesconrad1100]

Good to know. We all need to get out if this country before Jan.

[@millan11697]

Safe travels. Nobody wants u here.

[@ExpatBear-58]

We are!

[@smart1steve]

Please do

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

@@smart1stevethis country won’t be like it is for long … it will divide I feel it coming

[@smart1steve]

@@nicolenotizieeamici I would agree with you 110% IF Kamala had been elected, but since she wasn’t, I think we were just spared from something horrible. God Bless America! 🇺🇸

[@Bionicbabyy]

Commercial Airlines really board first to back to keep the weight off the engines as long as possible. The back actually would sink below its normal weight if they go back to front. If you are still unsure ask another aerospace engineer

[@pinkiehansell]

This is Dept of Transportation NOT the Transportation Safety Administration TSA Don’t those poor people have enough to deal with? You couldn’t even “fact check “ on Google before air time???

[@danielthompson3928]

Have to create more misinformation and confusion, you know? It’s kind of the media’s job at this point.

[@CMTZ11]

Are you calling tsa poor people who have enough to deal with? I don’t dislike them off that bat but they are mostly useless and cause increased stress for everyone. Truly asking, what do they need defended for? And yes I do understand your point that this is meant to be about dot

[@robertct06]

You say that but it’s Security Administration not Safety 🤣

[@markusolofzon]

We have had those flight refund rules in EU for over a decade and they work great!

[@bj133]

TSA has less than nothing to do with the refund policy. This is on DOT. Accuracy is a nice car.

[@firewater365]

They’re called Bed n Breakfast…. When the hosts stays onsite.

[@2011Cape]

lol Nobody is making them breakfast 😂

[@joephillips7612]

If weather causes your flight delay, you can choose to get a refund OR they will try to put you on the next flight. This hasn't changed except you'll get your refund faster.

[@louritter2809]

Ny’s short term rentals requirement that owner be present (on premises) makes 100% sense - otherwise a short term rental, just for short term renters, becomes a de-facto zone change from residential to commercial hotel. Zoning exists for a reason.

[@STARSFashionArtLove]

Great information, our way to Jamaica 🌴 safe travels everyone! 💖💛💚

[@ferretyluv]

Maybe stop charging for checked baggage. The Airbnb regulations are a good thing. There are whole shady industries based around buying up neighborhoods and renting them out as Airbnbs, driving up prices for locals. It was originally supposed to be just for couch surfing backpackers. And now it’s more expensive than just getting a hotel.

[@unme4728]

So true.

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

Hopefully this bizarre Air B&B trend is over. The hosts ruined it, not the government. Just so strange being in a place not specifically designed for out of town guests. Hotels exist for a reason

[@sly0422]

How is air B&B any different than Uber or Lyft, this was pass because of hotel lobbyist. Gave people options and didn’t force them to get a hotel

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

@sly0422 Uber doesn't disrupt neighborhoods like Airbnb does having transient people in and out of the same house there is some awkwardness with Uber in the beginning but now everyone is very comfortable with a stranger driving. I know some people are okay with the weird feeling of being in a private home. But most people would just like the anonymity of going into a faceless hotel that is set up for strangers

[@sly0422]

@ It’s only a disruption if it’s a party house 100% of the time and most people don’t even know what homes are used for Air BnBs in the neighborhoods. Booking and staying at an air Bnb is no different than going to a hotel, besides getting more space and needing to clean after yourself. I’m fine with either but hotel prices are gonna rise without. Most of those rules already have applied in Vegas bc the hotels and casinos weren’t about to have them take their business.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

AirB&Bs ARE set up for strangers! It’s not someone house! It’s a shortterm rental property. Ur just one of a parade of ppl staying there a weekend or a week. Whatever are u talking about?

[@brookside109]

wish that was last year, bc my sister, her son and BIL were on flight to LA for return to NZ. There planes had to return to Little Rock due to tech difficulty and plane was then 4 hrs late to Dallas and by time they got to LA it was 8pm. Luckily they had booked flight home next day otherwise they would have missed flight. SW gave then travel vouchers which is no good,bc there is no plan to return this year.

[@YTUse601]

Surprised no mention of the fact you'll need a visa to travel to the UK starting next year

[@okalanibergschneider1201]

I don’t normally stay in airbnbs but it is unfortunate because hotels are not designed for families. My entire family of 11 people (4 families) needed to travel for a funeral and it was $800 for an airbnb for two nights while it would have cost us $600 a family to stay at a hotel for the same two nights.

[@porfiriato84]

Your comment makes it seem as if Airbnb will be banned. You'll still be able to book Airbnbs for large families

[@life.as.a.moonchild]

Question about the refund though… that means your trip is cancelled then right? I’ve had a trip delayed and called and had them book me another flight which I didn’t have to pay additional money for but because of the whole inconvenience it caused they wouldn’t refund me because they rebooked the cancelled flight.

[@jonathandpg6115]

yes the refund means you didn't accept any other arrangement to get you there.

[@life.as.a.moonchild]

@@Plutogalaxy ok thank you

[@life.as.a.moonchild]

@@jonathandpg6115 thanks!

[@stormygcannon1229]

Thank you for informing us.🎉😊

[@Dovietail]

THANK YOU, PETE!

[@kurlykaitlyn]

Air bnb is awful. Requiring hosts to be on site though could improve things: I was expected to stay five hundred mile drive from home in a place that was disgusting. Not properly cleaned and air bnb confirmed it wasn’t okay and processed refund with host but the host who wasn’t even in the same state as the bnb refused. We didn’t get our refund and I never used air bnb again. What use is it paying extra when they don’t actually protect you from fraud listings

[@cundie1]

GREAT INFO !!!..TIME TO HOLD GOVERNMENTS ACCOUNTABLE LIKE THIS

[@mike73783]

I’ve been a ‘gate louse’ before but promise it was unintentional. Please put up a sign indicating which group is currently boarding!

[@valeriezack44]

Beautiful work!

[@adelezakus4795]

I have no idea why people who are going to visit another country feel that it is their right to be able to go and find an Airbnb when maybe that country doesn’t have enough places for their own people to live. This is happening in certain parts of Canada as well where major cities have Airbnb‘s that sit empty and we can’t find places to rent let alone live and even if they are not empty, we are at 0% with regards to rentals.

[@marialaura7326]

😂 this is not an issue, what about hotels, they occupy space as well, they could rent to people too if they wanted. But no, they want to make more money because hotels know that people are choosing airbnbs over stupid hotels so now the hotel industry wants to get rid of Airbnb. But of course you sound like a non traveler so what would you know about that.

[@Lore.Ash476]

I fly southwest and I’ve only seen this once and it was this summer. A woman had a C20 something boarding group. She scanned in A group walked as fast as she could and the agent called her back as his machine notified him she wasnt to board. The agent explained to her she had to go by BOTH letter and number. I was in A45 or something, and observed her get in line for B group as well. I eventually saw her get on the plane w the C group but OMG! Then she was also one of those slowest people deciding where to out her carry on. lol

[@ktjankabar]

I’ve travelled in Europe and at least one airline was already using machines which prevented early boarding. Not sure why AA is getting all the press. I don’t see it as “public shaming”, sometimes the gate announcements are inaudible with no clarity on what group is boarding. Regardless, early boarding issues are a result of baggage fees and no consistent enforcement of carry on items.

[@zinzinnatiohio]

0:28 What’s TSA gotta do with refunds or late flights? She clearly meant DoT.

[@virginiaschilz5440]

What constitutes delay flight refunds ? Is is based on specific times?

[@joannguzzo185]

Is this just for holiday travels or all year round long term ?

[@Dee-x9f]

Trump's new DOT loyalist appointee from the airline industry will now cancel this.

[@run2fire]

Is TDS going to be a lifelong illness for you or just the next four years?

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

And you know this ahead of Trump ?

[@bkkdavidg]

New rules only apply to domestic flights or international flights?

[@Ad-Lo]

I love the Gate Lice, rule.

[@SKS8080]

The gate attendants will never enforce because they hate confrontation.

[@2011Cape]

@@SKS8080Not up to them. System sounds the buzzer upon scan

[@SKS8080]

@ and the customer will whine and complain… the gate agent will just let them pass.

[@2011Cape]

@@SKS8080 Then you'll have the entire group waiting complaining instead? They'll revolt if they let them pass! Way bigger problem

[@SKS8080]

@ is that happening now?? Not really.

[@RaymondAlmonte-ko5dp]

I hope people understand that if you ask for a refund that means the airline is no longer responsible for your travel

[@askjeeves28]

How come they dont just fill the plane up from the back to the front? Or outside in? I never understood it, even for overhead space

[@DavidCorley-x1s]

DOT not TSA . Great reporting

[@paulgilliland2992]

The security at London Heathrow is insanely brutal . That said Dublin is even worse .

[@rachaellewis4311]

100%! I was at Heathrow a week ago. Almost all of the bags were getting flagged from the machines to have them searched by an agent. It was a bit over the top.

[@TheLotan]

They should make it mandatory for TSA to not be rude?!!?!?

[@toddmcgillen9219]

The TSA has zero oversight on the airlines, the DOT does, so kudos to not knowing that. Liquids, travelling anywhere in and out of the U.S., can't be above 3.4oz/100ml. Duty Free alcohol has to get tested, and if it doesn't pass the test, you either gotta hand it over or check it onto the plane before going through security. There are some medical exceptions on some liquids, and the size amount doesn't look like it will be changing anytime soon.

[@jaimechavez4704]

ALL airlines should implement 'Gate Lice' to public shame those who want to cut in.

[@lori_bain]

What does "significant" delay mean? 4 hours? 8 hours?

[@vincentramirez8188]

Maybe we. An also stop having a government agency give security for private businesses like airlines? Let those private companies hire their own TSA

[@Mary-zd6ow]

What does a "refund" look like? Is it a voucher or a true refund to your credit card or bank?

[@liana1760]

I would like to know as the editor of Condé Nast where does she like to go on vacation?

[@MissMarinaCapri]

None of this is important to me personally, because I refuse to fly commercially so long as I am treated like a criminal. I would rather walk, hitchhike take a bicycle, a bus, a train anything then give energy to the TSA.

[@kevinleong4467]

What if you are disabled or need extra time? I am visually impaired and need extra time getting on the plane. But technically my boarding pass doesn’t represent that.

[@vetgirl71]

Then you tell the agent in advance before everyone boards privately about your disability and ask for to be accommodated. Most decent respectable agents will honor your special circumstances. Or when you are booking give your special needs so they are aware and you can be accommodated ( still bring it to the agents attention in advance BEFORE they start the boarding process).

[@november132]

in America, do they not first call families and those with disabilities/injuries to board first?

[@alil6795]

I was thinking the same thing. I have a mobility disorder and need extra time getting in with my cane. My boarding pass does not mention this. Every airline I’ve flown has had passengers with disabilities board first. Having an alarm go off is like publicly shaming me for being disabled. I already feel insecure enough with my cane.

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

Good to crack down on air bnb : they raise rents everywhere and there are shortages of residential homes which the workers need to have !!!

[@makt122]

Good job Barcelona!

[@mslightfoot1611]

Get insurance on your plane ticket so you have protection, I always get the airline insurance when buying a plane ticket

[@notyourbestie]

Just about time. Who pass this? Clearly dont bite offers from corporations. Salute.

[@Steve-Willie]

You’ll need ID to board unless you’re either an illegal immigrant or identify as an illegal immigrant.

[@CancerZodiacAstrologyHoros-k7z]

That First One is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@melissacole4903]

Regarding the full refund when there are severe delays….will that refund amount cover the likely much more expensive ticket, if rebooking is needed to reach the intended destination. Seems more like a win for the airlines, especially if the refund does not reach the consumer for 7 days.

[@mojito-alongtimeago]

Where do we find these new rules listed?

[@Owjdnskoakansbskk]

Why are they acting like the Airbnb regulations are bad? Wealthy property owners scoop up a bunch of real estate just to make a profit on Airbnb while raising housing prices.

[@wwesuperstar1100]

But if people received refunds and are stuck in the airport, what’s stopping the airlines from raising the prices on the next available flight ??

[@jonathandpg6115]

they absolutely can....and the person can shop around for what's available.

[@coneil72]

What qualifies as a "significant" delay?

[@timetraveler9218]

Good to see more air bnb regulations. Need more of that everywhere

[@deans6129]

British Columbia implemented rules last year that started this year stating that short term rentals can only occur in which the home owner lives on that property as well. This was implemented due to a shortage of housing right across BC. New York copied BCs model

[@janety.1323]

Same in Boston!

[@tcyk1500]

Who is this lady? TSA has nothing to do with airline policy and refunds and Hawaii( Oahu)has banned short term rentals since 2020.

[@sandrameesala6804]

Boarding my row, back first would eliminate a lot of problems

[@M2161]

Delta has also had that alarm when you board in the wrong zone, for at least a year and a half now..

[@jjpoulsen01]

Could you explain why regulations were placed on short term rentals?

[@flu4pdmt]

Nothing will make me happier when flying is when someone tries to jump zones and an alarm goes off. This is brilliant!! The alarms needs to yell "get your ass out of line and board with your group". :)

[@porfiriato84]

My question for this is... will all airlines be doing this or just a select few? The worst cases I've seen of this was in Mexico and Peru. If this new rule becomes global then it's a game changer.