Allyson Versprille
Allyson Versprille is a reporter at Bloomberg covering airline and travel industry news. She has previously reported on finance and economics for various publications. Her articles often focus on the impact of government policies on the airline industry, as well as consumer issues related to flight cancellations, delays, and refunds.
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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Recent Articles
Boeing Whistleblower: New Claims of Unauthorized Changes to Critical Aircraft Component
Broke On: Wednesday, 20 March 2024A whistleblower, Richard Cuevas, alleges dangerous manufacturing issues in Boeing's 787 Dreamliner forward pressure bulkhead after being fired. He filed ethics complaints with two agencies and claims unauthorized changes were made without Boeing's knowledge. The attorneys representing Cuevas also represent another whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, who testified about concerns over 787 manufacturing practices. Boeing is reviewing the documents and investigating while Spirit looks into the matter. 
Major US Airlines Sue Transportation Department Over New Regulations Mandating Up-front Disclosure of Fees
Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024Major US airlines and their trade group, Airlines for America, have filed lawsuits against the Transportation Department over new regulations requiring up-front disclosure of fees. The lawsuit argues that the rules are an overreach and could confuse customers. The regulations, set to go into effect on July 1, aim to save consumers $500 million annually by ending 'bait-and-switch' tactics and making it easier for travelers to compare flight costs. 
New DOT Rules: Automatic Refunds for Canceled or Significantly Altered Flights in the US
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024New DOT rules require airlines to provide automatic refunds for canceled or significantly altered flights, saving consumers over half a billion dollars annually. Passengers are entitled to cash refunds for cancellations, significant time changes, downgrades, airport changes, and unprovided services.