US EditionUS drops Biden plan to require airlines to pay compensation for disrupted flights
The Trump Transportation Department reversed a Biden proposal for cash payouts up to $775 to passengers delayed over nine hours, citing regulatory overreach and airline cost concerns.
- The Trump administration is abandoning a plan that required airlines to compensate passengers for flight cancellations or changes caused by a carrier.
- The proposed rule aimed to align U.S. airline policies more closely with European consumer protections and involved compensation starting at $200.
- Airlines for America criticized the proposal, stating it would have increased ticket prices for consumers.
- Currently, passengers must request assistance at the airport for cancellations or delays, as promises from airlines lack federal rule backing.
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Trump administration reversing Biden-era plan to compensate airline passengers for disruptions
President Trump’s administration is reversing a former President Biden-era plan to require airlines to compensate passengers with cash, meals and other expenses for disruptions caused by U.S. carriers. The rule, which was first introduced in 2023, would have provided customers between $200 and $775 in compensation, along with lodging and meals, if the delay took…
Trump Administration Changes How Airlines Respond to Cancellations
The Trump administration is dropping a Biden-era rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for canceled flights and cover travelers’ expenses for delays or cancellations caused by the airline. The Biden administration’s proposed rule would have guaranteed passengers $200 to $775 for disruptions under the airline’s control. Passengers would have also been entitled to free meals, lodging, and rebookings. In a regulatory notice, President Do…
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