Biden administration drops traveler compensation plan for holiday flight delays
The Biden administration has scrapped a plan to compensate air travelers affected by long delays and cancellations during the busy Christmas travel season. The decision, announced by the Department of Transportation (DOT), has drawn mixed reactions from industry experts.
The proposed plan, introduced under the Biden administration, aimed to provide compensation for domestic flights delayed by three to six hours ($200 to $300), six to nine hours ($375 to $525), and more than nine hours ($750 or more). This would have covered costs for meals, hotels, and transportation.
The DOT memo cited 'unnecessary regulatory burdens' as the reason for canceling the plan, referencing President Trump's executive order 'Unleashing Prosperity through Deregulation'. Airline associations welcomed the decision, arguing that the plan would have increased costs for consumers and cost airlines more than $5 billion.
The Biden administration's decision to scrap the compensation plan for air travelers affected by long delays and cancellations has been made. The move aims to reduce regulatory burdens and control costs for both consumers and airlines. The impact of this decision on future travel seasons remains to be seen.
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