People wait in line for a delayed flight at Newark International Airport on May 5, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey.
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President Donald Trump’s administration stated on Thursday it would drop a plan by his predecessor to require airlines to pay passengers money compensation when U.S. flight disruptions are brought on by carriers.
In December, the U.S. Transportation Department below then President Joe Biden sought public touch upon the rulemaking course of about whether or not airlines ought to be required to pay $200-$300 for home delays of not less than three hours and up to $775 for longer delays. U.S. airlines sharply criticized the proposal.
The White House stated in a doc posted on Thursday that USDOT plans to withdraw the discover “consistent with department and administration priorities.”
In May 2023, Biden stated his administration would write guidelines requiring airlines to compensate passengers for disrupted flights.
Airlines for America, a commerce group representing American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines others, didn’t instantly remark however stated final 12 months that Biden’s plan would elevate ticket costs.
Airlines within the U.S. should refund passengers for canceled flights, however are usually not required to compensate prospects for delays. Major carriers in 2022 dedicated to paying for meals, resort stays and different bills once they trigger vital flight disruptions.
Canada, Brazil, the European Union and the United Kingdom all have airline delay compensation guidelines.
In December, USDOT stated it was contemplating if airlines should cowl meals, resort stays and different prices after service disruptions and whether or not to require airlines to rebook passengers on their subsequent out there flights, or if flights are unavailable for 24 hours, doubtlessly requiring them to use opponents.
The Trump administration has taken different steps to reverse Biden airline client efforts.
In May, the Justice Department dropped a lawsuit towards Southwest Airlines filed by the Biden administration in its last days that accused the service of illegally working chronically delayed flights.