Also see: 

• New App Alert: AirHelp. Know Your Options When You Get Bumped from a Flight
• Travel Insiders: Travel on the Cheap with “Out and Out”

Out and Out is starting a partnership with AirHelp.

I’ll be doing a few posts for their blog where I’ll talk about travel tips and experiences beyond the usual points and miles stuff.

Check out my first post!: Travel Insiders: Travel on the Cheap with “Out and Out”

What’s AirHelp?

I’ve written about AirHelp before, back in 2014. That was when the app was more Euro-focused.

And while there’s still an emphasis on European airlines and regulations, AirHelp has expanded considerably into the US market.

AirHelp’s goal is to keep up with the rules for delays, cancellations, and bumps of all the various airlines. And to begin helping you the moment anything happens.

Through the app, you can start filing a claim at the airport.

It’s powerful because it lets you take action right away, which is incredible.

They also devote a section of their website to educating you about your rights.

Do you know what you’re entitled to if you’re involuntarily bumped from a flight within the US?

Yeah, I didn’t either.

Here’s the answer, for the record:

Why download AirHelp?

Think of it as insurance: you hope you’ll never use it, but it’s nice to know you have it.

I recommend downloading the app (it’s a small download) in case you’re ever denied boarding.

Also remember that certain credit cards, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred and AMEX Platinum, come with built-in trip cancellation and delay insurance.

And now AirHelp is another added layer of protection.

They’ll charge you 25% of your claim if they’re successful. It could be worth it because they take care of everything for you. And you can start a claim on your phone.

If you think of other questions, they have a compendium of FAQs that’s worth a looky-loo.

Plus, they’re based in NYC. Hometown love!

Bottom line

Out and Out is thrilled to be featured on AirHelp’s blog with unique content, tips, and stories.

I personally have the app on my phone – and I hope I never get the chance to use it.

AirHelp was built to get you money when the airlines are on their worst behavior. With oversold flights, and delays that happen because it’s raining somewhere in North America, you might want to download the app just in case.

They’ve had great success so far with helping people when they feel powerless. I love the goal and tone of this company and am looking forward to sharing more content in the upcoming months.

Have you used AirHelp? If you’ve never heard of it, will you download the app now? 

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