On its way out, the Biden administration renews a push for airline-consumer protections
Associated PressThe Biden administration said Thursday it will take steps toward requiring airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for passengers who are stranded when an airline causes flights to be canceled or changed. The industry trade group Airlines for America said the Biden administration’s proposal would drive up ticket prices. “This proposal is simply one in a long string of ill-conceived and rushed rules from an administration intent on reregulating the U.S. airline industry.” Biden’s Transportation Department said it will seek public comment on requiring airlines to pay cash compensation — starting at $200 — when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed because of a mechanical problem with the plane or an airline computer outage. Buttigieg said Thursday that a compensation rule would discourage airlines from causing delays and make them take care of passengers when problems occur.
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