Events Calendar
In This Section
AutoZone to replace Blockbuster in West Akron
Panel says banks underpaying government to exit bailout
May trade deficit unexpectedly drops to $26 billion
GM reportedly emerges from bankruptcy
New General Motors to fire up its engine
Smucker CEO pay up 23% in 2009
Wal-Mart settles $17.5 million discrimination suit
Modest gains follow Alcoa success
Most Read Stories
Akron police investigate teen mob attack on family
Man found hanging at playground in Stow
Family is proud of late son's gift
Man shot in back near Akron park
Varejao's $50 million deal isn't really $50 million
Woman, 75, charged with beating fawn to death
Robbery suspect's body left at Akron hospital
Akron woman found dead at Brimfield Township store
Blogs:
Pets:
Sly children fool exercise study by using dogs
The Heldenfiles:
Friday Notebook
Patrick McManamon:
Dwayne Wade says no to Cleveland
Akron Zips:
Opponent outlook: Kent State
Browns Bulletin:
Quick thought on Browns rookies
Tribe Matters:
Now is no time to quit
Cleveland Browns:
Stallworth test showed marijuana
Kent State Sports:
Men's Basketball Scheduling update
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Andy’s Signed According to ESPN
All Da King's Men:
Baby Got Barack !
Blog of Mass Destruction:
As California Goes?
Akron Law Café:
Why do public officials violate Ohio Ethics Laws?
Varsity Letters:
Report: Ontko selects Wisconsin
See Jane Style:
Oh Baby!
Car Chase:
Where do We Go from Here?
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Closings….Not the Good Kind!
Ohio Travels with Betty:
Margy inquires-when is a Taste of Hudson?
Sound Check:
LeVert II live performance Saturday night — "Dedication" album due July 13,
HRLite House:
DDI One of Best Places to Work
Akron Gamer:
Video game sales drop in May
Published on Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Customers say the service at many airlines is bad and getting worse — and that was before the waves of flight cancellations to make sure carriers were following all aircraft-maintenance regulations.
The Federal Aviation Administration and some airlines leave passengers wondering what other rules might have been violated.
You can see who's on top overall, based on on-time performance and fewest lost bags, complaints and bumped passengers, by looking at the Airline Quality Rating at http://www.aqr.aero.
You might also tell your congressional representatives that you want to see tax dollars spent on the FAA hiring more maintenance inspectors and air-traffic controllers and investing in the next generation of air-traffic technology.
The spate of canceled flights also has revived talk in Washington of a passengers' bill of rights, requiring carriers to provide food, water and working toilets during long on-the-ground delays.
Customers say the service at many airlines is bad and getting worse — and that was before the waves of flight cancellations to make sure carriers were following all aircraft-maintenance regulations.
Get the full article here.
Comments
Click here to post your comments
