Are airline passenger lists public?

No. Only way somebody else can check your reservation is if that person knew your name, flight number and the reservation code. Even then, they would not know if you boarded the flight. No airline will give out the passenger list of a given flight.

Are private flights tracked?

Whether an owner takes out a PIA or not, a plane’s exact position in the sky is tracked and recorded by the FAA. ADS-B tracks planes with their official tail number, which is registered to its owner.

Do private planes search customs?

In many cases when flying by private jet, customs comes to the passenger. “Most of the time we can clear customs and immigration right on the aircraft,” he said. “When we land, the officers usually walk right on board, check passports and all of the forms, and most of the time we can be cleared in just a few minutes.

Are airline companies private?

As in most businesses, there is a sort of stratification of airlines, at least within the United States. U.S. airlines are either publicly or privately owned — however, in many countries, the government owns the airlines. A U.S. airline’s rank is determined by the amount of revenue it generates.

How do I file a consumer complaint against an airline?

Once you’ve decided to file a consumer complaint, you can either fill out the DOT’s online Air Travel Service Complaint or Comment Form —you’ll be asked to provide your contact info, the name of the airline, and a description of your problem—or submit the same info in a letter sent to this address:

Where can I file a complaint about a travel agent?

You can direct most complaints related to travel to: Your state consumer protection office The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Your local Better Business Bureau

When to file a complaint with Dot for air travel discrimination?

You may also file a complaint with DOT if you feel that you experienced unlawful discriminatory treatment in air travel by airline employees or the airline’s contractors on the basis of disability or on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religion, or ancestry.

How do I complain about an airline for disability related issues?

If you encounter a disability-related issue about an airline accommodation or service, ask to speak to the airline’s Complaint Resolution Official (CRO). A CRO is the airline’s expert in disability related issues in air travel and has the authority to resolve complaints on behalf of the airline.