The new flight rules for 2024, as of April 24, 2024, focus primarily on airline refunds.
New Refund Rules for Flights in 2024
The Department of Transportation has implemented a final rule concerning refunds for airline passengers. This rule mandates that:
- U.S. and foreign air carriers must provide prompt automatic refunds when airlines cancel or significantly change their flights.
- Ticket agents must provide prompt refunds upon request when airlines cancel or significantly change their flights and consumers do not accept the offered alternatives.
These changes aim to ensure passengers receive timely refunds when they are inconvenienced by airline-initiated changes. This helps protect consumers financially when their travel plans are disrupted.
