American Airlines Baggage Fees
Allegations: Falsely representing that certain passengers don’t have to pay for checked bags
Trip Insurance Policies from American Airlines
In 2016, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against American Airlines for allegedly misleadingly marketing trip insurance policies (that protect customers if their travel plans change) as being sold by a third party, Allianz Global Assistance, when the insurance policies are, according to plaintiffs, actually sold by American Airlines, which receives a profit each time a policy is sold. (Zamber et al v. American Airlines, Inc., Case No. 16-cv-23901, S.D. Fla.)
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American Airlines Free Checked Bags Program
Allegations: Misleadingly offering certain customers free checked bags when the airline does not program the terms into its software and improperly charges customers for checked bags
Free Checked Bags on American Airlines
Allegations: Falsely representing that the airline does not charge certain passengers a fee for checked bags
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