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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 8

DOT Moves to Curb Cash Payouts for Flight Disruptions as Trump Reverses Passenger Protections

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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 8

DOT Moves to Curb Cash Payouts for Flight Disruptions as Trump Reverses Passenger Protections

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 8

The Transportation Department is rolling back airline passenger protections, including dropping an initiative that would have required cash compensation for some flight disruptions.
The pullback also targets fare-transparency rules, with DOT seeking to make airlines’ advertised prices less prominent and taking a looser approach to policing hidden fees and other practices.
Sean Duffy, sworn in as transportation secretary in January 2025, has framed the changes as cutting government overreach and advancing a “golden age” of transportation.
Consumer groups and some elected officials say the shift favors airlines over travelers and could undo years of gains on misleading pricing, extra charges and disruption-related rights.

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Will a massive $30 billion aviation upgrade actually prevent delays, or simply distract from disappearing passenger rights?

With new rules masking true ticket costs, what unexpected fees will you face before boarding your next flight?

As airlines shed responsibility for delays, who will foot the bill when your flight is suddenly grounded overnight?

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