[nagdu] NFB and Airlines

[Cindy Ray]

Cathryn, I think it is pretty unfair to say that the airlines will do whatever the NFB and others will let them get away with. As Peter has stated, this sort of thing has been going on for at least 30 years. People have been arrested for standing up for their rights on planes. Others have managed to garner bad will of other passengers. NFB has had cases; we once demonstrated at the FAA during a convention. Just this week a suit has been filed against United concerning the inaccessibility of the kiosks (sp), and there are plenty of instances where members have been able to get airlines to admit to the fact there are really no rules. I think this is something that will continue as long as the attitudes exist that are. You can pass laws but attitudes take time, and more time than we mostly have patience with, but I think it some unfair to say what you have said here unless I am truly missing something. 

CL