Delayed flight? DOT scrapes a new rule on refunds. What it means for travelers

And the cost of airfare continues increasing. And now, rules concerning consumer protections for air travelers are changing. Most notably, on Sept. 4, the U.S. Department of Transportation ... Read More

Flight Refunds Could Soon Be Harder to Get

The Department of Transportation's deregulation efforts are taking aim at your rights to compensation for delays, canceled flights, lost baggage and more. Read More

Deciphering last week's air travel protection news: What are your rights as a passenger?

Several proposed and actual changes to air travel consumer protections have changed what Americans can expect when travel goes sideways. Here's what to know. Read More

Airlines want to roll back consumer protections — what’s at stake for you?

The U.S. government jettisoned a proposed rule that would have made airlines pay passengers for lengthy delays. Now the airline industry wants to go much further, the Travel Troubleshooter says. Read More

Airlines want to roll back consumer protections; will your rights disappear?

The airlines aren’t just asking for minor tweaks. They want to roll back mandatory refunds for canceled flights, a rule requiring “all-in” pricing and a requirement that families be seated together at ... Read More

Flight Delays or Cancellations? New Regulations Might Ensure You Get a Refund

Refunds for canceled flights are now automatic under the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. Learn the rules and find out if you qualify. Read More

Consumer flight protections are changing: Know your rights | FOX43 Finds Out

FOX43 find out how to make sure you don't get shortchanged from an airline if you're owed a refund and how to get reimbursed for things like hotels and meals. Read More

Your next flight delay just got more expensive. Here's why

This means if your flight is significantly delayed, your recourse is limited to the airline’s own policies, which vary widely and often require passengers to proactively ask for help. Some carriers ... Read More