Airline lobbyists are celebrating today as a key Biden-era consumer-protection rule has been dropped by the Trump Department of Transportation.
“Americans know the importance of a robust airline industry, which is why this country—and U.S. taxpayers — kept U.S. airlines afloat when the COVID pandemic threatened their very existence. Now that we are on the other side of the pandemic and air travel is breaking records, we must continue to advance passenger protections. This action we’re announcing is another step forward into a better era for commercial air travel—where the flying public is better protected and passengers aren’t expected to bear the cost of disruptions caused by airlines.”
Separately, in April 2024 DOT finalized automatic refunds for cancellations, significant schedule changes, delayed checked bags, and paid ancillaries not delivered. That refund rule took effect on a staggered schedule and is distinct from the compensation proposal.
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