Summary of Flight tips that feel illegal to know 😱

00:00:00 - 00:10:00

This video provides tips on how to avoid potential problems when traveling by airplane. These tips include understanding one's rights as a passenger, knowing when one is eligible for involuntary denied boarding (UDB), and how to negotiate for better compensation. Additionally, the video discusses the possibility of being overbooked and advises listeners to be realistic about their negotiating power.

• 00:00:00 In this video, Erica Kohlberg, a money lawyer and frequent traveler, shares some flight tips for passengers. Some of the tips include understanding one's rights as a passenger, knowing when one is eligible for involuntary denied boarding (UDB), and how to negotiate for better compensation. Erica also warns about the possibility of being overbooked, and advises listeners to be realistic about their negotiating power. If a flight is overbooked and an individual is involuntarily denied boarding, they are usually eligible for a cash compensation.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses flight tips that feel illegal to know because they may violate airline policies. One such tip is to use a travel voucher to book a flight, but then cancel it within 24 hours of booking it, in order to get a full refund. If a passenger's bag is damaged, American Airlines will reimburse them for expenses up to 3 800. If a passenger has a JetBlue account, the airline may reimburse them for flights that are delayed. Finally, Erica, a lawyer, discusses best practices for flying, including checking flight prices and booking separate tickets if the flight is delayed.
• 00:10:00 The video provides tips on how to avoid potential problems when traveling, such as dealing with delayed luggage. It also discusses United's reimbursement policy for delayed luggage.