Airlines are now required to pay cash refunds for delayed or canceled flights: DOT

Airlines are now required to pay cash refunds for delayed or canceled flights: DOT

The painful days of pay delays are finally over. . Travelers no longer need to fear getting stuck in a financial holding pattern should their flight get scrapped. US airlines are now required to issue passengers automatic refunds for tickets and other flight-related expenses should their flight get canceled or significantly delayed. “Today, our automatic … Read more

Biden’s fuel economy rules for new cars unveiled —here’s what drivers need to know

Biden’s fuel economy rules for new cars unveiled —here’s what drivers need to know

New vehicles sold in the US will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration. The final rule will increase fuel economy by 2% per year for model years 2027 to … Read more

Passengers can soon expect an automatic refund when a flight is delayed or canceled: DOT

Passengers can soon expect an automatic refund when a flight is delayed or canceled: DOT

The Department of Transportation reminded airlines on Wednesday that they must provide “prompt” automatic refunds to customers who miss their flight due to cancellation or delay. “Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them — without headaches or haggling,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.  According to the DOT, passengers will be entitled to a full refund … Read more

$3 diapers, $150 dinners, $780 Ubers: Passengers pay price for cancelled flights hell

 diapers, 0 dinners, 0 Ubers: Passengers pay price for cancelled flights hell

The Felders spent the last days of their family vacation camping – in Newark Airport. “I had to spend $143 on five blankets,” Shaliece Felder told the Post. “The only way we managed to secure cots was because someone saw my kids on the floor.” The Felders’ United flight was supposed to depart Monday to … Read more