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Payments for Flight Cancellations? DOT Considering a New Rule.
(SOURCE: USA TODAY)

Should airlines be required to compensate passengers with cash if their flight is canceled or significantly delayed? That's the question the Department of Transportation is asking as it begins the rulemaking process for all-new possible passenger protections.

Under the proposal, airlines would be required to offer at least $200 in compensation for significant delays or cancellations that is caused by the carrier, like a mechanical delay, staffing issue or IT outage. The amount of compensation required for a cancellation would be determined by when the passenger is able to reach their destination on alternative flights.

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