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

Airline delays have been top of mind lately for US fliers. Across the nation, travelers have watched as widespread flight ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Note: If you are impacted by the mass delays at Newark Liberty International Airport, be aware that United and JetBlue are offering change fee and fare difference waivers on flights through much ...

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 ...

Last year, the Biden administration declared that airlines must "promptly" provide automatic cash refunds when flights are canceled. Airlines' track records for getting passengers to their ...

In April 2024, the Department of Transportation issued a final rule to address issues reported by airline passengers who were trying to obtain refunds after their flights were delayed or canceled.

United Airlines has just cut 35 daily roundtrip flights from its schedule to minimize ... United States are now required to give passengers cash refunds if their flight is significantly delayed or ...