According to data that U.S. airlines submit to the DOT, over 60% of domestic flight delays of three hours or longer were airline-caused, the DOT said. Other major causes were weather and air ...

The group claims that forcing airlines to issue such compensation would likely push ticket prices higher and cause an increase in flight cancellations when lengthy delays are unavoidable.

DOT is seeking public comments on the proposal, which would require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation, rebook them for free on the next available flight, and cover meals, overnight lodging ...

More on flight delays: If your flight is delayed, you may be eligible for compensation from your airline The DOT is seeking public comment on when airlines should be required to refund passengers ...

The DOT's "airline customer service dashboard" is designed to help passengers navigate the complex flight delay policies of various US airlines. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

In the EU, regulations provide passengers with financial compensation for delays of three hours or more Last Updated: May 8, 2023 at 3:04 p.m. ET First Published: May 8, 2023 at 10:04 a.m. ET Share ...

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has required six airlines to pay more than $600 million in refunds and $7.5 million in civil penalties. DOT Fines Airlines Over Late Compensation For Flight ...

Experts predicted a chaotic summer of travel and they were spot on. The Department of Transportation released numbers showing consumer complaints are still up over 200% from pre-pandemic levels.

In theory, the same DOT rules for cancellations also apply to significant delays, meaning passengers are eligible for a refund regardless of the cause of the airline's delay.

Southwest Airlines said it had launched a compensation program for flight delays as part of a $140 million Department of Transportation settlement over the carrier's meltdown in December 2022 ...

The group claims that forcing airlines to issue such compensation would likely push ticket prices higher and cause an increase in flight cancellations when lengthy delays are unavoidable. "Airlines do ...