Overview

• The Biden Administration is working on a rule to require airlines to compensate passengers for flight delays and cancellations over three hours.
• The proposed rule would mandate cash payments, alongside compensation for meals and lodging.
• Passenger complaints against US airlines have quadrupled in the last four years, emphasizing the need for standardized compensation.
• This initiative follows similar regulations in the EU, Canada, and other countries, which have improved service and on-time rates.
• The new regulation is part of broader efforts to enhance passenger rights and airline accountability.