American and JetBlue, which announced a merger deal last year, are being sued for the anti-competitive practices. The two airlines have already started coordinating flights in the Northeast, but the lawsuit alleges that the merger is not in the best interest of consumers. The airlines say that the merger has benefited consumers by starting 58 new routes, adding flights, and planning new international destinations. The lawsuit was filed just two months after President Joe Biden issued an executive order calling on government agencies to promote more competition in the air travel industry.

Class action

A recent class-action lawsuit against airlines has cleared the way for a single multi-count case. The case stems from the near-disaster of Air Transat Flight 236 over the Atlantic Ocean. In the near-disaster, the plane had run out of fuel and the pilot attempted to land it, but the plane ran out of fuel instead. While no one was injured, some passengers were forced to purchase expensive tickets from other carriers. The plane was contractually obligated to handle traffic and failed to communicate with passengers.

United Airlines, in a recent court decision, lost its effort to dismiss a class-action lawsuit seeking refunds from ticket holders who had flights canceled or significantly changed. United Airlines failed to provide specific evidence to support its position that the case was one of “question of fact and law” and was therefore not admissible as a class action. But despite the dismissal, the airline has not yet ceased to respond to the lawsuits.

Mass tort

Mass torts are lawsuits involving thousands of passengers who allege they were injured by a company’s products. They may arise from a disaster such as the Exxon oil spill, BP oil spill, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the MGM Las Vegas hotel fire, or numerous airline crashes. Mass torts are often brought against companies and their employees after scientific studies reveal previously unknown dangers. In addition, lawsuits may arise from violations of the United States’ laws and regulations by big corporations.

Mass tort litigation is more complex than a traditional class action lawsuit. Because of the large number of plaintiffs, mass torts are often difficult to prove, but they are often more effective for the plaintiffs’ side. Moreover, attorneys often handle most of the litigation, which makes it more cost-effective. Moreover, because there are so many people involved in a mass tort case, it may be easier to prove each claim.

Airline’s breach of contract

In a recent breach of contract case, a plaintiff brought a class action lawsuit against Southwest Airlines because the airline had canceled his flight due to a lack of de-icing fluid at Midway Airport. The district court dismissed the case, but the plaintiff appealed, arguing that the case failed to state a claim and was therefore barred by contract. In a recent opinion, the court found that a plaintiff’s claim had merit, despite the absence of any specific breach of contract.

The plaintiff argued that the airline breached the Contract of Carriage by prioritizing cargo over checked passenger baggage. Illinois law contains an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing that is implied in every contract. However, the plaintiff argued that the check-baggage provision in the contract was vague and should be construed against the drafter. For these reasons, the court denied the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment.

Privacy of passengers

There has been a lot of talk about data privacy and airline passenger privacy rights since the United States government requested full access to passenger data. Such information can include names, flight numbers, credit card numbers, and even the type of meal passengers choose to order. European airlines, however, are concerned that this unfettered access would violate their data privacy laws and violate the privacy of their citizens. In response to the U.S. government’s request, European airlines have petitioned their governments to clarify their obligations.

The Center for Democracy and Technology filed the suit in federal court in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The center says its claim is stronger than a class-action suit because it is based on the airline’s promise to keep passenger information confidential. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act makes it illegal to violate a company’s promise to protect passenger data. In addition to the lawsuit filed against Northwest, other privacy groups have called for the Transportation Department to investigate the data collection practice and to impose sanctions.

Sham offices

A regional transportation authority filed a lawsuit last year accusing United Airlines and American Airlines of operating sham offices to avoid paying sales tax. The RTA, which funds bus and train systems in six counties, estimates that the companies have lost more than $96 million in sales tax since 2005 because of their alleged actions. But the lawsuit does not stop there. The RTA is now seeking an injunction to stop the companies from operating such sham offices.

According to the suit, United and American Airlines operate sham offices in Sycamore, Illinois. Both companies owe a combined tax rate of about eight percent compared to the 9.5 percent in Chicago. United’s jet fuel operation is a small office with only one person, and its operations are in a building shared with a law office. Despite the RTA’s lawsuit, United has not yet responded to requests for comment.