Transportation Dept Considers Making Airlines Pay Passengers for Flight Disruptions
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The Transportation Department announced Monday that it would propose rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers for flight delays and cancellations caused by the airline.
Key Quotes: A DOT statement said the planned rules would focus on “compensation for passengers when there is a controllable airline cancellation or significant delay,” “a meal or meal voucher, overnight accommodations, ground transportation to and from the hotel, and rebooking for controllable delays or cancellations,” and “timely customer service during and after periods of widespread flight irregularities.”
For Context: A Washington Post (Lean Left bias) report said it could be “months, if not years,” until the rules are implemented. The push comes after widespread flight disruptions during the busy 2022 holiday travel season. Furthermore, 2023’s summer travel season is expected to be particularly busy, with Delta reporting record advance bookings in April.
How the Media Covered It: Coverage was common in major news outlets and generally similar regardless of bias rating. Coverage from the right was less likely to mention expectations of a busy summer travel season.
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The proposal would require airlines to provide compensation and cover expenses for amenities, including meals, hotels and rebooking flights, when airlines are deemed responsible for stranding passengers at an airport, the news release stated.
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