tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078673996121055112008-07-18T03:56:36.018-07:00Coalition for an Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights - Hotline > 1(877)FLYERS6Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-18346604670588052632008-06-30T17:30:00.000-07:002008-06-30T17:32:56.818-07:00Congressman James Oberstar and Congressman Jerry Costello introduce brand new Passengers Rights Bill HR: 6355Kate Hanni, Founder-President
Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety
707-337-0328
Cries of the Flying Public are finally heard
New Airline Passengers Rights Bill a victory
June 26th, 2008: A new, separate Bill providing significant relief for air passengers from extended on-board delays was welcomed today by Kate Hanni, Founder-President of the Coalition for Airline Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-1234752684274942122008-06-30T16:27:00.000-07:002008-06-30T16:30:56.186-07:00Kate Hanni receives Top 25 distinction from ForbesLife Executive WomenKate Hanni, Founder-President
Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety
707-337-0328
Forbes/Conde Naste Exutive Women’s Magazine Taps Kate Hanni as one of 25 most Influential Executive Women in Travel
June 26th, 2008: Kate Hanni is one of the most passionate and dedicated national figures fighting for safeguards and protections for airline passenger's today. She is the Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-80825519918401527632008-06-21T14:30:00.000-07:002008-06-21T15:13:08.351-07:00Kate Hanni speaking at Department of Transportation Consumer Forums Chicago June 24th
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF AVIATION ENFORCEMENT AND PROCEEDINGS
AVIATION CONSUMER FORUM
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel
540 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 92108
The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting an aviation consumer forum to help educate air travelers about their rights and responsibilities Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-5346001868028006532008-05-24T17:53:00.000-07:002008-05-24T18:07:48.458-07:00Cloture Votes by State -- Did your senator support passengers' rights??See How Your Senators Voted
Below is a list, by state, of how each Senator voted on the cloture motion to move the bill out of filibuster. Reach out to your Senators and tell them you’re pleased with their Yea vote and ask them to push their colleagues for change… or tell your Senator you’re disappointed with their Nay vote, and push them to support the Passengers’ Bill of Rights. <!--[endif]--Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-68281136716053681502008-05-13T17:33:00.000-07:002008-05-13T17:36:02.343-07:00Example Message to send Senators who voted NAY on PBR...If your Senator voted against support American citizens' basic rights and voted NAY, against the Passengers' Bill of Rights, send them this letter (by email or Fax) to show your disappointment, and urge them to move forward and support the Passengers' Bill of Rights:
Dear Senator__________:
RE: Passengers’ Bill of Rights
I am disappointed that you voted against Passengers Rights, Well-Being Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-67823074439015797852008-05-13T17:09:00.000-07:002008-05-13T17:35:53.100-07:00Example Message to send Senators who voted Yea on PBR...If your Senator voted on all Americans' behalf and vote FOR the Passengers' Bill of Rights, send them this letter (by email or Fax) to show your support, and ask for their continued support:
Dear Senator _______:
RE: Passengers’ Bill of Rights
I am pleased that you voted for Passengers Rights, Well-Being and Safety. Although there are stumbling blocks we see a golden opportunity for all Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-28357058183642016202008-04-05T11:29:00.001-07:002008-04-05T11:39:42.556-07:00Hill is on the Bill!!! Notice the Senators that have Co-sponsored S:678 if yours hasn't why not?Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] - 5/7/2007
Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] - 4/1/2008
Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] - 3/20/2007
Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] - 2/28/2007
Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 2/28/2007
Sen Reid, Harry [NV] - 7/19/2007
Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] - 4/1/2008
Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] - 2/17/2007Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-31644164919319914992008-01-09T16:01:00.000-08:002008-01-31T10:38:54.273-08:00Model Bill For State Legislation: Burt Rubin, Esq.Coalition For An Airline Passengers’ Bill Of Rights
Model State Bill
A. Responsibilities of airlines under certain circumstances Whenever airline passengers have been involuntarily detained on the ground aboard commercial aircraft for more than three hours prior to takeoff or following landing, the airline shall ensure that they are provided as needed with: (1) electric generation service to Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-57371671527380504272007-12-06T20:47:00.000-08:002007-12-06T20:54:27.116-08:00Travel Weekly Magazines Taps Kate Hanni for AwardFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kate Hanni
03 December 2007 (707) 337-0328
www.flyersrights.comhttp://Strandedpassengers.blogspot.com
AIR PASSENGER ADVOCATE NAMED MOST INFLUENTIAL
Travel Weekly Magazine Taps Kate Hanni
Most Visible Force for Passenger Bill of Rights
(Los Angeles, CA) 03 Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-81867503727973784132007-11-26T13:26:00.000-08:002007-11-26T13:31:30.095-08:00Who's Been Naughty and Nice With the AirlinesCAPBOR ANNOUNCES ITS HOLIDAY AIRLINE PROGRAM
“WHO’S NAUGHTY AND NICE WITH THE AIRLINES”
Putting the Integrity, Dignity and Wellbeing back in Flying
New York, NY – Today Kate Hanni, founder of the Coalition for an Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights, made the following statement; “We advocate putting the integrity, dignity and wellbeing back in air travel. And to do this we are introducing our Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-56111555651117474262007-10-31T13:16:00.000-07:002007-10-31T13:20:21.266-07:00POSITIONS OF COALITION FOR AN AIRLINE PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS (CAPBOR) AND AVIATION CONSUMER ACTION PROJECT (ACAP) RE AIRLINE DELAYS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AT NYC AREA AIRPORTS I. REASONABLE REGULATIONS BY FAA/DOT UNDER EXISTING AUTHORITY CAN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE DELAYS IN THE SHORT TERM AT LITTLE OR NO COST. A. FAA/DOT should hold public hearings and open meetings to discuss Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-13306697927772357832007-08-18T15:52:00.000-07:002007-08-21T20:24:57.261-07:00Strand-IN-Invitation to Congress Template
August 16, 2007 To the Honorable Proper name here U.S. House of Representatives OR U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. Dear Representative or Senator name: I am a member of the Coalition for an Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights and your loyal constituent. I am cordially inviting you to attend a simulation of the experiences that people like me and tens of thousands of American Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-88824091749725906582007-07-12T07:16:00.000-07:002007-07-12T07:26:20.798-07:00Coalition calls on Congress to Stop the Rhetoric and Protect Passengers' RightsFor Immediate Release: July 10, 2007
Kate Hanni: Spokeswoman CAPBOR (707)337-0328
Coalition for Airline Passenger’s Bill of Rights Wants Action not Rhetoric from Members of Congress
Coalition Urges Key Members to Keep their Promise to the Flying Public - Give Airline Passengers Legal Rights
Napa Valley, CA (July 9. 2007) – The Coalition for Passengers Bill of Rights (CAPBOR), the fastest Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-91336644761405170072007-07-05T09:34:00.000-07:002007-07-05T09:47:55.244-07:00Hotline Number: 1-877-Flyers-6You will get an answering machine and instructions for what to do when stranded. We will answer your questions to the best of our ability about other issues. If your baggage is lost, unfortunately the airlines end up selling your bags at http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/ . You can go there to view your precious items. It this bothers you CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN AND ASK THEM TO INCLUDE OUR BAGGAGE Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-58006852141441382042007-06-21T16:47:00.000-07:002007-06-21T16:49:42.455-07:00ACAP and CAPBOR Decry False Statistics on Flight DelaysPRESS RELEASE
For more information contact
Paul Hudson 410-940-8934
For Release June 22, 2007
Aviation Consumer Groups Decry False Statistics on Flight Delays: Call for Congressional Investigation and Passage of Passenger Rights Legislation
Washington, DC- An unusual public meeting was held on June 20th called by the DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) attended by over 150 airline Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-61024517819809153482007-06-15T15:15:00.000-07:002007-06-15T15:16:51.390-07:00See the CAPBOR Report Card at the link belowhttp://www.uspirg.org/html/consumer/archives/capborreportcardjune2007.pdfKate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-7110983019973827292007-06-15T14:29:00.000-07:002007-06-15T14:37:29.557-07:00CAPBOR Releases First Strandings Report CardFor Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 13th, 9:30 AM
Contact: Kate Hanni—707-337-0328
Paul Hudson – 410-940-8934
Passenger Rights Coalition Issues Airline Strandings Report Card
Three Airlines Get Failing Grades (American, United, US Air)
-- Group Announces New Toll Free Number For Passenger Complaints –
Washington, DC-- Advocates for an airline passenger bill of rights today announced that Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-20883308316656410902007-06-05T09:19:00.000-07:002007-06-05T09:21:41.912-07:00Letter to Mary E. Peters DOT and Marion Blakey FAAMay 9, 2007
Hon. Mary E. Peters
Secretary BY FAX & OVERNIGHT MAIL
US Dept. of Transportation 202-366-7202 202-267-5047
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20590
Hon. Marion Blakey
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20591
RE: Airline Passenger Stranding, Extended Involuntary Confinement in Aircraft on the Tarmac, Flight Diversions
Dear Secretary Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-30840556551163840372007-06-01T10:49:00.000-07:002007-06-01T10:51:18.534-07:00Flight Attendants Advocate for Legislation and Join Coalition in Passenger Rights Fight!Flight Attendants Advocate for Passenger Rights
"They are tired of being trapped in the planes with us"!Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-85409450200270975302007-05-24T14:59:00.000-07:002007-05-24T15:04:31.389-07:00New York Won't Leave Passenger's Glued to the TarmacCoalition for an Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights (CAPBOR)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21st May 2007
CONTACT: Kate Hanni, Coalition, 707-337-0328
Coalition Pleased that New York Won’t Leave Passengers’ Rights Glued to the Tarmac!
** Kate Hanni, Founder of Coalition, to testify before New York Senate Committee on Consumer Protection about Passengers Rights Legislation **
At the airport with the Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-78429575069417753142007-05-16T18:01:00.000-07:002007-05-16T18:08:25.608-07:00Passengers' Rights Legislation Press ReleaseCoalition for An Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights
U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 May 2007
CONTACT: Kate Hanni, Coalition, 707-337-0328
Ed Mierzwinski, PIRG, 202-546-9707 x314
Passengers' Rights Legislation One Step Closer to Take-Off
** Groups Commend Commerce Committee For Including Version of
Boxer-Snowe Bill In FAA Reauthorization Package **
The Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-64468481705598738712007-04-25T11:18:00.000-07:002007-04-26T13:31:32.611-07:00Coalition for “Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights” Outraged by Latest Series of Passengers Stranded Aboard Several American Airlines Jets in AustinPress Statement
For Immediate Release: Contact: Gil Meneses – 202-445-1570
Coalition for “Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights” Outraged by Latest Series of Passengers Stranded Aboard Several American Airlines Jets in Austin – Held Against Their Will for Up to Six Hours
“Airlines Continue to Defy the Will of the Flying Public, the Federal Government and Members of CongressKate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-58969911677534744882007-04-19T08:11:00.000-07:002007-04-19T08:16:35.086-07:00Kate Hanni to Testify Tommorow Before The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's Subcommittee on AviatonFor Immediate Release: Contact: Gil Meneses – 202-445-1570
Washington, DC (April 19, 2007) – Spokeswoman and Founder, Kate Hanni, of The Coalition for an “Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights” (PBOR) will testify tomorrow before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Aviation in a hearing concerning Aviation Consumer Issues. Hanni will discuss herKate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-86418423859245319552007-04-14T12:46:00.000-07:002007-04-14T12:54:07.588-07:00House Aviation Subcommittee Hearing April 20th, 10:00 a.m.We need you to show your support in DC on April 20th at 10:00 a.m. At this point the deck is stacked against us with a lineup of testimony that includes Kevin Mitchell of the defunded Business Travel Coalition, ATA James May, ASTA who has already stated they think we should remain inside the plane on the tarmac for 8 hours and only move the plane if the flow of traffice isn't disrupted, and Jet Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707867399612105511.post-11406385697168463452007-04-05T07:52:00.000-07:002007-04-05T08:05:45.826-07:00We need you to attend the Senate Aviation Subcommittee Hearings April 11th, 2:30 pm, Russell Bldg.Washing DCKate will be testifying and representing the hundreds of thousands of people who've been stranded on tarmacs, had missing or damaged luggage, flight delays that weren't reported, frequent flyer miles swallowed up by the airlines, abandoned by airlines completely in the wrong airport, and all of the proposed items on our Airline Bill of Rights April 11th, 2007; but Kate needs your help. The Kate Hannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063481578523939270noreply@blogger.com