The Trump administration is abandoning a Biden-era plan that would require airlines to pay passengers cash and cover expenses for carrier flight delays and cancellations, dealing a major blow to consumer protections amid record-high numbers of government complaints from travelers.
A proposed federal rule change initiated by Joe Biden’s administration in 2023 would require airlines to compensate passengers up to $775 as well as for the costs of meals, hotel stays and rebooking fees in cases where flights were delayed or cancelled due to issues under the companies’ control, like mechanical failures.
