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Can You Get a Refund If Your Flight Is Delayed or Cancelled Because of the Government Shutdown?

Here are the Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and what experts say about flight plans if they are affected. Read More

Can you get cash or refunds for flight delays? As Trump admin scraps a proposal, here are the rules

As the Trump administration withdraws a proposal that would have expanded passengers' rights, here's how to know what you're entitled to if your flight is canceled or significantly delayed. Read More

Flying for Thanksgiving? What to know if something goes wrong

Airlines will typically cover incidentals that result from delayed baggage, and are required to compensate you for the value of lost luggage up to $4,700 for domestic flights, and up to (approximately ... Read More

What are your rights if your flight gets canceled during government shutdown?

As the longest-ever government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary predicted ‘more significant disruptions’ ... Read More

Flight cancelled this holiday season? You're entitled to a refund or other accommodation

According to the DOT a controllable cancellation is one caused by the airline itself. Controllable reasons include maintenance or crew problems, cabin cleaning, baggage loading and fueling. Things ... Read More

Everything You're Entitled to When Your Flight Gets Delayed or Canceled

This morning, orders from the Federal Aviation Administration led U.S. airlines to cancel hundreds of flights across the country. The FAA's unprecedented orders are due to air traffic controllers ... Read More

United Airlines Lists Cancelled Flights for Today. How to Get a Refund

Are you entitled to a refund if your United Airlines flight is cancelled? Yes. Airlines are responding to a federal mandate that they reduce flights by 10 percent. United Airlines is posting lists of ... Read More

Aer Lingus withholds a full refund after a flight cancellation. What should I do?

When an airline cancels a flight for reasons within its control, passengers are entitled to a full refund under European consumer regulations. Read More

Here are your rights if your flight is canceled during government shutdown

Many travelers could be faced with canceled flights this weekend due to air traffic cuts mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration. That will likely leave many searching for alternative travel ... Read More

United Airlines Lists Cancelled Flights for Today. How to Get a Refund

United Airlines is posting a running tally of cancelled flights for Saturday, November 9, Sunday, November 10, and Monday, November 11. The airline, like other U.S. carriers, must comply with a ... Read More