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U.S. Proposes New Consumer Protection Rules for Airline Passengers
(SOURCE: REUTERS)

The U.S. Transportation Department proposed new rules to strengthen airline passenger protection and require airlines to provide vouchers that do not expire when passengers are unable to fly for certain pandemic-related reasons.

The rules would codify the Transportation Department’s longstanding interpretation that failing to provide refunds when an airline cancels or significantly changes a U.S. flight constitutes an unfair practice.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Adverse winter weather forecast across parts of southwestern Canada through at least Feb. 2. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Japan - Snowstorms, rough seas, and strong winds forecast across northern Japan through at least Feb. 2. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Mexico - Winter storm forecast to impact much of northern and northwestern Mexico through at least Feb. 2. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Middle East/North Africa - Severe weather forecast across parts of the Middle East through at least Feb. 3. Possible transport, business, and utility disruptions.

Netherlands - Unionized bus and train staff to strike nationwide in the Netherlands, Feb. 6-10; transport disruptions likely.

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