New airline rules could save passengers money

Next time you have trouble with your flight, you could be entitled to a cash refund. New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation cover canceled flights and delays meeting certain requirements if you choose not to fly, along with specific fees.

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[zeek]

So now theyll give you your money back and youll have to pay double or more for a new flight

[varunvadhera]

This isn’t gonna save us money, airlines are just gonna raise prices cause of these new rules, simple economics

[krisayo]

If the flight got delayed either wait for 3-4 hrs or take the ticket money ... End up not having a flight for vacation...if we book another flight from the same airport it would be more expensive ...I don't understand the pain