UAL - Airline Passenger Rights Elevated: Biden Administration Enforces Refund Rule | Benzinga
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new rule requiring airlines to swiftly issue automatic cash refunds to passengers.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a rule mandating airlines to provide refunds under specific circumstances, aiming to eliminate disparities in refund policies across carriers.
Previously, airlines set varying standards, complicating refund requests for passengers.
Refunds will now be guaranteed for flight cancellations, significant schedule alterations, and delayed baggage return.
Under the new rule, refunds will be automatic, issued promptly within defined timeframes, and provided in cash or original ...