The new DOT regulations mean passengers can also get automatic refunds when their checked bags are delayed, too.

Below, we break down the federal rules on flight delay and cancellation compensation, including when you’re owed a refund, ...

Airlines will be required to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation under final rules issued by the ...

Introduced by the Department of Transportation in late 2024, several new laws protect travelers who are impacted by flight cancellations and delays. U.S. airlines are required to provide automatic ...

Stuck with a flight delay or cancellation? Learn your U.S. passenger rights for refunds and compensation. Find out if you're owed money and how to claim it.

Complaints against U.S. airlines soared to a record high in 2024 as carriers struggle with flight cancellations and delays, ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation's new rules mandating automatic refunds for significantly delayed or canceled flights are in effect just in time for the holiday travel season. While these ...

Millions of Americans are expected to be headed to the airport during the long weekend, which could affect your travel plans.

From the archives (May 2024): Airline passengers are now entitled to automatic cash refunds for canceled flights. Here's how to get yours. The Transportation Department's website lists "fly rights ...

For decades, it has been notoriously difficult for travelers to get a refund from an airline if their flight is canceled ... and refunds for both domestic and international flights — and ...

Related stories Biden signed the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill in May that included the stipulations about automatic refunds for delayed and canceled flights, giving the DOT ...