There are a number of unique circumstances wherein airlines owe passengers money , but any traveler who's experienced headaches ranging from flight delays to lost luggage knows getting the runaround is expected when it comes to re-booking, refunds, or credits. Flight cancelations, delays, and other common passenger woes can cause significant time and monetary losses for travelers, including missed connections and hotel and meal expenses. That's why the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) under former President Joe Biden got the ball rolling to hold airlines more accountable when such issues arise.

Back in December 2024, the DOT sought public comment on the rule-making process on the topic of whether airlines should be made to financially compensate passengers for flight delays and d

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