What Travelers Need to Know to Get Their Money Back

New rule provides automatic refunds for flight delays, cancellations

By Evan Dougherty

Published November 8, 2024

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Federal regulators now require airlines to automatically compensate passengers whose flights are canceled or significantly delayed.

The rules, drafted by the Biden administration in April and effective Oct. 28, make it easier for travelers to obtain refunds when airlines “