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ARTICLE · 09 AUGUST 2022

DOT Proposes New Rules On Refunds For Cancelled And Changed Flights

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it is proposing a new rule that sets forth specific standards that define when airlines must provide refunds in...

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it is proposing a new rule that sets forth specific standards that define when airlines must provide refunds in the event an airline cancels or significantly changes a flight itinerary.

As part of the announcement of the proposed rule, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said, "When Americans buy an airline ticket, they should get to their destination safely, reliably, and affordably. This new proposed rule would protect the rights of travelers and help ensure they get the timely refunds they deserve from the airlines."

The DOT has long taken the position that an airline's failure to provide a refund when it "cancels" a flight or "significantly changes" a flight itinerary, and the passenger does not accept an alternative flight, violates the DOT's rules prohibiting unfair practices. In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the DOT is proposing to specifically define what those terms mean.

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Originally published by the New York Legal Ethics Reporter

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