"Push for Airline Compensation for Controllable Delays and Cancellations"

President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new process that requires airlines to provide passengers with boosted compensation, including meals and hotels, if they are left stranded and it's the airline's fault. The administration will launch an expanded website with a dashboard that hosts all the information about airlines and what compensation would be guaranteed. The second action the administration will be taking later this year would allow for air travelers to be compensated not only for their flights but also for their meals, taxis, rideshares, and hotels if they're left stranded and the airline is at fault. The airline industry is likely to resist, and airfares may go up, especially for budget airlines.