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Airline passengers hoping for bigger compensation after flight delays may have to hold their breath
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The Department of Transportation is pulling back on a Biden-era plan that would have guaranteed meals
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hotels, flight rebooking, and cash payments when airlines were responsible for disruptions
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The proposal first introduced in 2023 would have required U.S. and foreign airlines
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to create detailed customer service plans. Passengers would have received cash payments ranging from $200 to $775
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depending on the length of the delay. A DOT spokesperson told news outlets some rules proposed under the previous administration
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went beyond what Congress required. The agency said it remains committed to ensuring passengers receive refunds
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for canceled or significantly delayed flights, while also balancing practical considerations for airlines
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Airlines praised the decision, saying it reduces unnecessary and burdensome regulations and allows carriers to focus on practical solutions for customers
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Currently, U.S. law requires airlines to refund canceled flights, but there is no mandate to compensate passengers for delays
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By contrast, many other countries, including Canada, Brazil, and the United Kingdom
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require airlines to provide cash payments or accommodations for long delays or cancellations
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For Straight Arrow News, I'm Kaylee Carey
