The new DOT regulations mean passengers can also get automatic refunds when their checked bags are delayed, too.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's new rules mandating automatic refunds for significantly delayed or canceled flights are in effect just in time for the holiday travel season. While these ...

An automatic refund will also be issued if a passenger ... their refund or rebook on another airline when their flight was ...

For decades, it has been notoriously difficult for travelers to get a refund from an airline if their flight is canceled. In many cases, carriers will simply issue a voucher for the money the ...

several new laws protect travelers who are impacted by flight cancellations and delays: U.S. airlines are required to provide automatic refunds for flight cancellations. (Previously, federal law ...

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The good news: In 2025, if your flight gets canceled, you're entitled to a full cash refund. Last year, the Biden administration declared that airlines must "promptly" provide automatic cash ...

“Most US airlines now allow you to cancel flights booked with frequent flyer miles without any fee or penalty right up until departure time. That means you can book multiple alternate flights on ...

Airlines in the United States are now required to give passengers cash refunds if their flight is significantly delayed or canceled, even if that person does not explicitly ask for a refund.