Who Knows FAA Regulations?
Does anyone know any lawyers with expertise in FAA regulations? Our flight was delayed 3 hours due to mechanical failure, and as a result our entire family (me, my wife, and our two kids) missed our connection. We were put on standby for the next flight, didn’t make it, and were told that the next flight with guaranteed seating is Thursday evening — and that trying standby between now and then will almost certainly be a waste of time. The airline flatly refused to put us on another airline or give us a hotel or meal voucher.
My wife and I will lose three days of work each. We will almost certainly have to file an action in small claims court to get repaid for that. We would really appreciate any help readers could give in pointing us to an attorney with expertise in such matters — ideally (but not necessarily) someone who could advise us pro bono.
Thanks.
P.S. Never, ever fly AirTran. I know, I know; you get what you pay for. Spare me the recriminations. We feel bad enough as it is.
P.P.S. To those who suggest we simply should have booked a non-stop flight: we did. Between Dallas and L.A. It was changed to a one-stop connecting through Atlanta. No, I am not joking.
Do not fly AirTran.
P.P.P.S. One thing apparently will be getting to L.A. safe and sound: our luggage, which we won’t see until Friday.