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The Biden administration is tweaking rules on airline fees and refunds, saying it’ll help consumers

Travelers are entitled to cash refunds, not vouchers, when inconvenienced by airlines, as per new federal rules announced by the Transportation Department.
Airlines must now disclose upfront information on baggage and flight change fees.
A rule mandates refunds for delays over 3 hours on domestic flights, 6 hours on international flights, late baggage, and undelivered services like Wi-Fi or seating upgrades.

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US Airlines To Pay Automatic Refunds For Canceled Flights

Airlines will now have to provide automatic refunds to travelers if flights are canceled or significantly altered under new US Department of Transportation rules, a significant change for consumers that could drive up costs across the industry. The final regulations released Wednesday outline the circumstances where passengers are entitled to refunds for all travel to, from and within the US. The goal is to make it easier for people to get money…

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

The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds. The Transportation Department said Wednesday that the final rules will spell out exactly when consumers are owed a

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The Biden administration is tweaking rules on airline fees and refunds, saying it'll help consumers

The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds

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New federal rules on airline refunds require cash instead of vouchers

By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Airline canceled your flight? The plane arrived hours late after a maintenance issue? The inflight Wi-Fi didn’t work? New federal rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline – not vouchers or travel credits. The rules, announced by the Transportation Department on Wednesday, also require airlines to provide upfront information about fees for baggage and changing flights. Although …

10 days ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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New federal rules for airlines will require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees

The Biden administration announced new rules to require airlines to be more transparent about extra fees and to issue cash refunds automatically in certain...

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

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds. The Transportation Department said Wednesday that the final rules will spell out exactly when consumers are owed a refund for a delayed flight. That used to be up to the airlines. Now the government says it’ll be for delays of three hours on domestic flights and six hours for international flights. Under a separate rule, the Transportati…

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The Biden administration is tweaking rules on airline fees and refunds, saying it’ll help consumers

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US Airlines To Pay Automatic Refunds For Canceled Flights

US Airlines To Pay Automatic Refunds For Canceled Flights

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

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

The Biden administration is tweaking rules on airline fees and refunds, saying it'll help consumers

The Biden administration is tweaking rules on airline fees and refunds, saying it'll help consumers

New federal rules on airline refunds require cash instead of vouchers

New federal rules on airline refunds require cash instead of vouchers

New federal rules for airlines will require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees

New federal rules for airlines will require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees

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

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

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