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The new rule mandates that refunds are automatically processed by an airline if a passenger’s flight is “canceled or significantly changed, and they do not accept the significantly changed ...
On April 24, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the U.S. Department of Transportation's final rule that airlines must provide passengers automatic cash refunds when owed.
Under new refund rules that go into place Oct. 28, the Transportation Department will require refunds for baggage fees when bags are delayed by 12 hours or more for domestic flights.
The Department of Transportation supported FlyersRights' mandate, requiring all airlines operating in the United States to deplane passengers if a tarmac delay extends beyond three hours. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] It is the biggest non-profit consumer organization in North America representing passengers of commercial airlines.
United States: Multiple airlines waived fees for flight booking changes and cancellations during the coronavirus outbreak following a request from Sen. Richard Blumenthal. [142] Between 20 January and 7 March 2020, stock prices in US airlines decreased by 30 percent. [143] Flight fares for domestic flights also dropped. [144]
The new Department of Transportation rule will go into effect in about six months, Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. Airlines will be required to automatically refund passengers for major flight ...
A flight delay occurs when an airline flight takes off and/or lands later than its scheduled time. The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) considers a flight to be delayed when it is 15 minutes later than its scheduled time. A flight cancellation occurs when the airline does not operate the flight at all for a certain reason.
New federal rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline – not vouchers or travel credits.