Llouellynde Orahood’s flight from Los Angeles to Dallas has all the makings of a trip from hell, including weather delays, cancellations and almost-missed flights. What could be worse? Having to pay again for the same tickets. Now, neither the airlines nor her online travel agency is willing to help her recover the money she should have never had to spend. Is there any hope for a refund?
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation safety hearings are focusing on the code-sharing responsibilities between majors and regional airlines. And the DOT slaps United with a rare fine for codeshare violation.
There is one simple thing passengers can do when traveling with a codeshare ticket that might mean the difference between a smooth trip and disaster — check which terminal your actual carrier uses.
Swiss International announced an improbably codeshare arrangement with US Airways.