U.S. Airlines are now required to issue automatic refunds for a canceled or changed flight, according to a new Biden administration rule now in effect.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday said the new provision means good news for passengers ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
“As of this week, Americans will get automatic refunds if their flights are altered because of a cancellation or significant delay,” Biden said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). “That’s a big deal for folks who will be flying to visit loved ones this holiday season.”
According to a survey conducted by online travel guide The Vacationer, nearly 46 percent of American adults say they have little or no confidence in airlines being able to avoid interruptions such as cancellations and excessive delays this holiday season….