U.S. airlines urged the Transportation Department to drop its review of whether carriers should compensate passengers for flight disruptions. Airlines for America, representing major airlines, argued that such requirements would increase costs and ticket prices while exceeding the agency's legal authority. Airlines must refund passengers for canceled flights but are not obligated to compensate for delays. Major carriers voluntarily cover meals, hotel stays, and other expenses for significant disruptions they cause.
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00:02U.S. airlines urged the Transportation Department to drop its review of whether carriers should
00:06compensate passengers for flight disruptions. Airlines for America, which represents major
00:11airlines, argued that such requirements would increase cost and ticket prices
00:15while exceeding the agency's legal authority. Airlines are required to refund passengers
00:20for canceled flights but are not obligated for compensation for delays. Major carriers
00:25voluntarily cover meals, hotel stays, and other expenses for significant disruptions they cause.