Domestic Airlines Price-Fixing Class Action
Photo Credit: Unsplash | Updated: September 14, 2024
Claim Form Deadline: Pending
Estimated Payout: Varies
Proof required: N/A
What is the Airline Class Action?
A $60,000,000 class action settlement has been established over allegations that major United States airline companies colluded to gouge customers with unfair pricing tactics. Travelers who purchased U.S. domestic tickets for air travel at any time between July 1, 2011 through June 14, 2018 may be owed compensation if they traveled with any of the followinng commercial carriers:• American Airlines, Inc.,
• Delta Air Lines, Inc.,
• Southwest Airlines Co.,
• United Airlines, Inc.
Latest Status of The Domestic Airlines Class Action
The current status of the domestic airlines class action litigation and settlements is still pending as United Airlines and Delta Air Airlines had tried to get the court to dismiss the case against them by filing for summary judgment back in 2021. But on September 12, 2023, the court denied their request, ruling that the case can continue. This was a win for the airlines class action.Settlement Funds from Other Airlines
In the meantime, the settlement funds from the earlier settlements with American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are still being held in escrow (a special account). These settlement funds won't be distributed to class members until the case against United and Delta is fully resolved, either through a settlement, a dismissal, or a final judgment at trial.Who is Excluded from the Airline Settlement?
The court has also approved guidance from the class lawyers in the domestic airline class action litigation on who is excluded from the American Airlines and Southwest Airlines settlement classes. The exclusions don't just apply to the judges overseeing the case, but also to court staff, law clerks, and other court personnel involved in the litigation. This is because they are considered "agents" of the judges.The airlines class action lawsuit alleges that several large domestic airlines (American, United, Delta, and Southwest, US Airways and Continental Airlines), worked together to price-fix the cost of tickets. According to the class action lawsuit, airlines allegedly illegally agreed to set prices in order to increase fares by limiting capacity on domestic flights intentionally and maliciously, resulting in the artificial and agreed upon price gouging of their collective customers. The settlement is still being litigated for the rest of the airlines that have not yet contributed to the settlement funds in total of $60,000,000.
What's Taking So Long with the Airlines Class Action Settlement?
At this time, the settlement funds received in the American Airlines and Southwest Airlines Settlements, less the Court-approved notice costs, remain in escrow. This is until the other two airlines, United and Delta either: settle, are dismissed, or receive a favorable judgment in which they will not have to contribute to the settlement fund on top of the already agreed-upon $60 million by Southwest and American Airlines.How Do I Qualify?
The domestic airline settlement include any people or entities/business that meet the following requirements:• Those who purchased air passenger transportation services for flights,
• Within the United States and its territories and the District of Columbia,
• From Defendants or any predecessor, and any affiliates, including US Airways and Continental,
• At any time between July 1, 2011 and June 14, 2018
What Can I Get?
Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $15 million and American has agreed to pay $45 million to settle this nationwide litigation. At this time, it is unknown how much each eligible Settlement Class Member will receive. In order to receive a payment, you will need to file a valid claim form before the claims period ends.How Do I File a Claim?
THE CLAIMS PERIOD HAS NOT YET BEGUN. A notice about the claims process, including the beginning and end of the claim period, will be made at a later date as ordered by the Court. If you want to receive a notice about the claims process or future settlements, you should submit your contact information on the Registration Form here.References:
• WESH 2 News Orlando Florida
• 13ABC WTVG
• Travel Pulse
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest Class Action Settlements you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Claim Form Website: DomesticAirClass.com
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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
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