Passenger Protections

Newest Air Passenger Protections in Effect


Air travel is looking up, thanks to new passenger protections. The latest Department of Transportation rules require that:


• If you're involuntarily bumped from a flight, you can receive twice as much compensation as before.

• Airlines must refund your baggage fees if they lose your luggage.

• Tarmac delays at small airports must be limited to three hours, and delays of international flights at U.S. airports must be limited to four hours.

• Airlines must post all optional fees, including baggage, meal, and change fees, on their websites.


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