Airline Comfort Law Rejected

Last winter, JetBlue passengers were stuck for 10 hours in an airplane on the runway without sufficient food or water, and with overflowing toilets. Within six months the state of New York enacted a law with the backing of people with common sense everywhere that said airlines must provide food, water, and working toilets for delays of more than three hours.

If the airlines did not meet the set standards, they could be charged $1,000 per passenger. Bravo for the quick fix and accountability, right?

Apparently not. Today, an appeals court struck the law down. The court ruled that such changes affected price and could only be made by federal courts.

Overcrowded seats, waiting on the tarmac, and long flight delays aren't going away. Outside has composed a letter to the airlines to call a little more attention to the problems we want to see fixed.

While we're waiting, we've also assembled a list of helpful service that will help you get around the rigamorole and fly in comfort. Pick up the April issue and read "You're Grounded" to find out how to score the best seat, take full advantage of your frequent flier miles, and more. Leave the sore knees and frustrating phone calls to the uninformed.