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Request to Suspend American Airlines and Qatar Airways Codeshare
A passenger has petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to suspend the codeshare agreement between American Airlines and Qatar Airways, citing deceptive practices. The complaint stems from a May 2024 incident where the passenger booked a ticket and selected seats for free, only to be charged €150 at check-in. Despite evidence of the confirmed seats, Qatar Airways refused to honor the boarding pass unless the fee was paid, causing significant delays. The passenger urges the DOT to revoke American Airlines’ exemption for codeshare agreements and suspend Qatar Airways’ codeshare authority to protect consumer rights in airline partnerships.
