Automatic Refunds and No More Hidden Fees: D.O.T. Sets New Rules for Airlines

The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect. Read More

It Will Soon Be Easier to Get Flight Refunds, Thanks to This New DOT Rule

Airlines will be required to give passengers prompt and automatic refunds for flight delays, late luggage, broken WiFi, and more. Read More

New Airline Requirements: Cash Refunds and Transparent Fees

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced two new sets of rules for airlines on Wednesday in an effort to curb what it calls “unfair and deceptive” practices in the industry. These rules ... Read More

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Rules to Force Airlines to Provide Refunds

"Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them—without headaches or haggling," U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. "Our new rule sets a new ... Read More

Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights

The Biden administration issued final rules to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights. Read More

Flight delay or cancellation? New federal rules require cash refunds.

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced new rules for airlines and passengers that make it easier for travelers to get cash refunds when their trips are significantly disrupted. Read More

Flight Changes & Refunds: How Airlines Must Compensate Passengers Under New Rules

Discover the new government rules ensuring automatic cash refunds for flight disruptions, providing passengers with more options and prompt refunds. Read More

New rule orders airlines to give prompt refunds for canceled, delayed flights

The Transportation Department said on Wednesday it will issue a final rule requiring airline carriers to promptly give passengers cash refunds when owed for things like canceled or significantly delay ... Read More

New York

By The New York Times and Troy Closson Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the unlikely event that he is jailed for contempt during the trial. Read More

Your Money

Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times ... A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to ... Read More

Yes, airlines will be required to give automatic refunds for canceled and delayed flights

But some online posts claim the federal government is simplifying the process of getting a refund if your flight is canceled or significantly delayed. They say the Department of Transportation ... Read More

New York

Jonah Bromwich, a criminal justice reporter at The New York Times, gives the major takeaways ... The tabloid’s parent company was fined for breaking federal election laws after spending money ... Read More