US Government Proposes Airline Compensation Plan for Flight Delays and Cancellations

The US Department of Transportation is proposing new rules that would require airlines to compensate passengers for cancellations and disruptions caused by the airlines. The proposed rules would require airlines to offer cash compensation and accommodation vouchers in addition to refunds. The rules would also call for “timely customer service during and after periods of widespread flight irregularities”. The proposals would not be immediately implemented as they went through a months-long rules-making process.