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September 11, 2024

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US Airlines May Soon Face Cash Penalties for Delayed Flights
(SOURCE: TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

If you’ve flown domestic in the US in the last four years, you’ve likely faced at least one or two flight delays or cancellations—or worse, complete system outages—and found yourself footing the bill, without recourse from the airlines. 

But there’s potential relief on the horizon: The Biden Administration is working full steam ahead on a proposed rule that would require US airlines to provide compensation to passengers for controllable cancellations or delays of three hours or more. It may be issued as early as January 2025 and is expected to be a game changer for US passengers and the US aviation industry.

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Asia - TD Bebinca tracking west-northwestward in the Philippine Sea the afternoon of Sept. 11. Landfall over Amami Islands, Japan, late Sept. 14.

Australia - Unionized rail workers plan to hold indefinite strike in Sydney, Australia starting 00:01 Sept. 18. Travel disruptions likely.

Chile - Unionized workers at Santiago International Airport, Chile, to launch indefinite strike on Sept. 11. Flight disruptions likely.

Italy - Unionized ground transport workers to stage 24-hour strike nationwide in Italy, Sept. 20; transport disruptions likely.

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