"This could get messy, and the passenger complaints could rise to a very high crescendo," he said.
The major factor in the rise was the opening of electronic portals, including those run by private companies that pursue passenger complaints.
In the past, the only barometer available to the public was a monthly compilation of passenger complaints to each airline.
Mr Ward said there had been a rise in passenger complaints about poor communication on cruise ships.
The noise level in the trains during tunnel passages was also subject to passenger complaints.
Mr. Hill's record contains only a handful of minor passenger complaints.
The one cause for passenger complaints was the sudden pressure changes when the train sped through tunnels.
Mrs. Dole cited several areas she said "are the subject of recurrent passenger complaints."
The following winter season at Dunoon, was only slightly more successful, with slow berthing and many passenger complaints.
This practice has caused passenger complaints, as it slowed boarding compared to the traditional honor system.