6 rights you have as an airline passenger

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MANILA, Philippines - The Air Passenger Bill of Rights took effect December 21, 2012.

As an airline passenger, these are the key things you need to know:



1. Offloaded baggage

If your checked-in baggage were offloaded from the flight you're in due to "operational, safety, or security reasons," the airline has to inform you ASAP, give you a report, and ensure that your offloaded baggage is carried in the next flight with available space.

The airline should deliver the baggage to you within an hour from the time the flight carrying your baggage arrives at your destination. The airline must pay you P2,000 for every 24 hours that your baggage is delayed. A fraction of a day shall be considered as one day.

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2. Overbooked flights

An airline is allowed to overbook a flight -- an industry practice of selling more than the seats the aircraft has, based on demand-supply for a specific flight -- as long as the passengers who are bumped off do so voluntarily.

If you volunteer to choose a different flight, the airline will offer you compensation in the form of amenities or cash incentives.

If the number of volunteers is not enough to resolve the overbooking, the airline is mandated to increase the compensation package by adding more services until the required number of volunteers is met.

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3. Airline promotions

All airlines have to outline their limitations and restrictions in both English and Filipino.

When advertising promotions, along with disclosing refund and rebooking policies, baggage allowance policies, government taxes and surcharges, other mandatory fees and charges, the airlines also have to include the number of seats offered.

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4. Check-in

If you arrive within the designated check-in area at least one hour before the flight's published time of departure, you will not be considered late and the carrier is obliged to make sure you are checked in within the deadline.

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5. Flight cancellation

If your flight is cancelled, you have to be notified beforehand via public announcement or written notice such as through a text message.

If an air carrier cancels the flight because of force majeure, safety or security reasons the passenger shall have the right to be reimbursed for the full value of the fare.

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6. Flight delays

In the case of delayed departures, airlines are required to provide free food, drinks, Internet access, phone use and, in extreme circumstances, hotel lodging until the flight departs.

Your flight is considered cancelled if it is delayed at least 6 hours after the original departure time. You have the right to be compensated accordingly. - Rappler.com

[fayt]

yun iba ngayon ko lang nalaman

salamat sa info boss 

[Kurimasu]

Salamat sa info kapatid....

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[Itachi101]

isa rin sa mga advice ko
wag ninyo patulan ang promo ng ilang airlanes na mga mura
for sure lahat yan ma - eencounter ninyo
peace out

[bohica]

isa rin sa mga advice ko
wag ninyo patulan ang promo ng ilang airlanes na mga mura
for sure lahat yan ma - eencounter ninyo
peace out

Sound tip.  That's why I take PAL whenever  I can.

[Itachi101]

Sound tip.  That's why I take PAL whenever  I can.

oo nga
kahit pricey satisfy ka din sa flight service nila

[xxxchoholic Rai ♥]

nice share sir...

ngayon ko lang nalaman yun iba jan..

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nice post bro... magandang kaalaman ito sa mga madalas mag-travel. Thanks for sharing
 

[ambo78]

yung flight delay naranasana ko na yan sa naia kaya pinapasok kami sa lounge nila ty ts very informative

[crashtest]

Thanks for the tips. Hope applicable din sya sa mga promo ng airline tickets. Very informative.


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