Buttigieg To Propose Flight Delay Compensation Rules

USA Today reports:

The Biden administration will take the first step Monday toward potentially requiring airlines to offer compensation beyond refunds for “controllable” flight cancellations or significant delays, according to a White House official.

President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will announce the government is beginning the rulemaking process to examine whether airlines must also provide compensation and cover expenses for meals, lodging, and rebooking when airlines are responsible for stranding passengers.

In the meantime, consumers will be able to check the government site FlightRights.gov to see what airlines currently offer — which the administration says is not enough.

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The Biden administration’s proposed flight delay compensation rule is the latest in a series of steps to improve travel and passenger protections. https://t.co/SZjxbNMagi

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