Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) shot down a proposed new rule that would have entitled travelers to compensation (on top of a refund) for flight delays or cancelations. That rule hadn't taken effect yet so travelers won't notice a difference on future trips.
But, you may need to brace for other changes in the coming months. Around the same time that the DOT announced that it was dropping that compensation rule, the agency issued additional notices stating that it would be reviewing existing consumer protection regulations. Depending on what the agency decides, the upcoming changes could make it harder to get a refund for a delayed or canceled flight.
