Design the new process to solve IVDB (a constructive, positive thread)
#166
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Perhaps I should clarify. No IDB whatsoever. once the person had his Boarding Pass scanned and is therefore considered "boarded" whether actually in his seat, on the plane or queuing in the jetway.
I do think that the current caps on IDB compensation should become floors instead with no cap. And those "floors" should be adjusted upward annually for inflation.
I do think that the current caps on IDB compensation should become floors instead with no cap. And those "floors" should be adjusted upward annually for inflation.
On the second, I am not sure what you are saying. IDB comp is neither a floor nor a cap, it is a set amount owed if you are forced off, The "cap" issue has to do with VDBs, where you offer to get off for some compensation. That is a negotiated deal between the parties, and there should be no reason for DOT to be involved.
There is no DOT cap on this, airlines can pay whatever.
And a floor would be bad. If I want to accept a modest VDB to get on a flight that is better for me, why should I be barred from this option? Instead you suggest the airline and I can not make a mutually beneficial deal.
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#167
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Perhaps I should clarify. No IDB whatsoever. once the person had his Boarding Pass scanned and is therefore considered "boarded" whether actually in his seat, on the plane or queuing in the jetway.
I do think that the current caps on IDB compensation should become floors instead with no cap. And those "floors" should be adjusted upward annually for inflation.
I do think that the current caps on IDB compensation should become floors instead with no cap. And those "floors" should be adjusted upward annually for inflation.
Airlines have argued that they overbook because many flex pax dont show up (there are also genuine cases of missed connections, etc.). When flex pax doesnt show up they lose revenue. (However they never lose revenue on non-ref pax not showing up)
Suggestions:
a) Airline must have exhaused all cash offers on VDB before going to IDB
b) each IDB should involve penalty to DOT as well very high comp to affected pax (5000 + twice the total cost of the entire ticket)
c) Put pax IDBed on first possible flight (own or competitor's) even if that flight is full
d) Leave along pax with non-refundable tckets. They alredy made commitment and were willing to lose money for not showinng up. IDB if needed should be from pax who hold flexible tickets.
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That's truly impossible though. We ALL have a price that would get us off the plane. I mean, for the amount of money that Bill Gates or Warren Buffett have, is there ANYONE that wouldn't do it? Some people will have absurdly high amounts of money that would be required to get them off the plane. That's fine, that's an indication that they really don't want to be booted. And in any large group of people, some people's offers will be very reasonable, in the few thousand dollar range at most, and much more likely, a few people will say they'll get off the plane for a few hundred.
There's no need for IDB. If the flight is going and needs to leave some people behind, you can get enough volunteers by asking people what their price is and picking the lowest ones. Because we all will get off the plane for some price.
There's no need for IDB. If the flight is going and needs to leave some people behind, you can get enough volunteers by asking people what their price is and picking the lowest ones. Because we all will get off the plane for some price.
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On the first point, as a practical issue, this is now almost certainly the case.
On the second, I am not sure what you are saying. IDB comp is neither a floor nor a cap, it is a set amount owed if you are forced off, The "cap" issue has to do with VDBs, where you offer to get off for some compensation. That is a negotiated deal between the parties, and there should be no reason for DOT to be involved.
There is no DOT cap on this, airlines can pay whatever.
And a floor would be bad. If I want to accept a modest VDB to get on a flight that is better for me, why should I be barred from this option? Instead you suggest the airline and I can not make a mutually beneficial deal.
On the second, I am not sure what you are saying. IDB comp is neither a floor nor a cap, it is a set amount owed if you are forced off, The "cap" issue has to do with VDBs, where you offer to get off for some compensation. That is a negotiated deal between the parties, and there should be no reason for DOT to be involved.
There is no DOT cap on this, airlines can pay whatever.
And a floor would be bad. If I want to accept a modest VDB to get on a flight that is better for me, why should I be barred from this option? Instead you suggest the airline and I can not make a mutually beneficial deal.
If you want to go for a modest VDB (not IDB) not a problem that's between you and the airline.
#171
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We need a mandatory law, required by Act of Congress, compensation structure as follows
Price of Ticket:
$100 or less --NO LIMIT
$101-599 --NO LIMIT
$600-1349 --NO LIMIT
$1744-2001 --NO LIMIT
Amount of Delay:
60 seconds or less --NO LIMIT
1-1/2 hours --NO LIMIT
3.6 hours -- NO LIMIT
over 7 hours --NO LIMIT
Status of Passenger
Gold --NO LIMIT
Silver --NO LIMIT
Bronze --NO LIMIT
Kryptonoum --NO LIMIT
DYWKIA --NO LIMIT
Type of Ticket:
Paid with $$ --NO LIMIT
Paid with voucher --NO LIMIT
Half price --NO LIMIT
Other factors
# of cars in your driveway --NO LIMIT
# of FF posts in the past year --NO LIMIT
# of intelligent FF posts in the past year --NO LIMIT
"I'm a doctor" --NO LIMIT
*NOTE For any situation not specified above, require a US Senator or Member of House of Representatives be stationed at each Commercial airport in the country to arbitrate disputes
Price of Ticket:
$100 or less --NO LIMIT
$101-599 --NO LIMIT
$600-1349 --NO LIMIT
$1744-2001 --NO LIMIT
Amount of Delay:
60 seconds or less --NO LIMIT
1-1/2 hours --NO LIMIT
3.6 hours -- NO LIMIT
over 7 hours --NO LIMIT
Status of Passenger
Gold --NO LIMIT
Silver --NO LIMIT
Bronze --NO LIMIT
Kryptonoum --NO LIMIT
DYWKIA --NO LIMIT
Type of Ticket:
Paid with $$ --NO LIMIT
Paid with voucher --NO LIMIT
Half price --NO LIMIT
Other factors
# of cars in your driveway --NO LIMIT
# of FF posts in the past year --NO LIMIT
# of intelligent FF posts in the past year --NO LIMIT
"I'm a doctor" --NO LIMIT
*NOTE For any situation not specified above, require a US Senator or Member of House of Representatives be stationed at each Commercial airport in the country to arbitrate disputes
Last edited by Allan38103; Apr 21, 2017 at 6:15 pm
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