Escaping New York This Summer? Tips To Be Safe and Smart

As the summer months approach, people have begun to engage in their various travel plans. While experiencing a new city or country can be a highly enjoyable experience, the process of getting to these destinations can often be dangerous and painstaking. Therefore, travelers should take heed of the following advice, as doing so can make you a safer and smarter traveler this summer.

What To Do Before and During a Flight
- Book flights from airlines that originate in developed countries. These airlines are more likely to have better safety and legal regulations.
- Look for non-stop flights. These flights are statistically safer as the majority of plane accidents happen during take off and landing.
- Plan to bring drinks and snacks for the flight. You never know how long you may have to wait.
- Before leaving for the airport, double check to see that you have all necessary pieces of documentation

Know your rights!
- The passenger bill of rights ensures that travelers have adequate water, food, ventilation, and bathroom facilities during a flight delay. It also states that travelers have the right to deplane after an airline has remained grounded for more than 3 hours.
- Passengers should be familiar with rules number 240 and 260 of the Airline Rule Guide. In summary, these rules say that an airline may be responsible for covering overnight hotel fees and for re-booking flights.  

Believe it or not, many travelers don't know about their passenger rights. However, some of the few who are aware, have filed civil lawsuits aginst major airline companies for becoming stranded and for failing to be provided with adequate waiting conditions.  At Golstein & Basnher, we want to see that travelers are safe and knowledgable. Not only do we want to see travelers being protected, but other consumers as well. We work to protect people against saftey hazards, mistreatment, and negligence. In doing so, we represent consumers throughout the New York and Long Island areas. If you feel you have sustained injuries or damages as the result of negligence please contact us for a free case evaluation.