Trump Administration Retracts Plan for Compensation Rule for Flyers Affected by Delays

The Trump administration has decided not to move forward with a suggested rule that would have enhanced travelers' rights by providing monetary compensation for flight disruptions.

Details of the Withdrawn Proposal

Initially suggested at the conclusion of the Biden administration, the regulation intended to mandate compensation from airlines to their passengers. Under this rule, airlines would have been obligated to pay up to $300 for delays between three and six hours domestically, and as much as $775 for delays extending nine hours or more.