Suit Over Canceled United Flights Can’t Proceed as Class Action

Two passengers suing United Airlines over flight cancellations during the Covid-19 pandemic aren’t entitled to move forward as a class action, a federal judge ruled.

Mark Hansen and Jason Buffer allege United Airlines Inc. breached the company’s contract of carriage after issuing flight credits instead of refunds of fares paid for canceled flights during the Covid-19 pandemic. United’s policy allows passengers to receive a flight credit—not a refund—if a “Force Majeure Event” causes the company to cancel a flight. The pair asserted the airline only canceled flights to save on operating costs due to the lack of demand as a ...