In June 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Alaska Airlines for allegedly misleadingly encouraging passengers to purchase travel insurance on its website from its “preferred provider” Allianz Global Assistance without disclosing that the purchase price on the airline’s website includes a commission for Alaska Airlines resulting in passengers paying more for insurance than they would if they purchased it directly from Allianz. (Durkee et al v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-1071, S.D. Cal.)

For more of TINA.org’s coverage of airlines, click here.


Class-Action Tracker

Trip Insurance from Alaska Airlines

Class Action

Trip Insurance from Alaska Airlines

In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Alaska Airlines for allegedly misleadingly representing that travel insurance sold on its website is provided by a separate company, Allianz Global…


The Latest

Filters

Optics Outfitter

Ad Alert

Optics Outfitter

Why this eyewear company’s advertised “starting” prices may not be 20/20.


Show More