Biden to Propose Airline Rule to Compensate Passengers for Delays, Cancellations

Many carriers cover expenses for passengers such as transportation during significant flight disruptions. The Biden administration intends to propose a new rule that would require airlines to compensate passengers when flight plans change drastically due to causes within the carriers’ control, a White House official said. The rule-making would require airlines to provide cash compensation in addition to refunds, similar to passenger-protection measures required in the European Union, when flights are canceled or passengers endure significant delays due to airline-caused disruption. It would also require airlines to cover expenses such...