Don’t Fly Unless You Know This New Airline Law | Secretary Pete Buttigieg
New airline rules mean refunds should be automatic when flights are canceled or severely delayed. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying. #AirTravel PassengerRights FlightRefund TravelTips PeteButtigieg
The New Airline Refund Rule Every Traveler Should Know
New airline rules mean refunds should be automatic when flights are canceled or severely delayed. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying. #AirTravel PassengerRights FlightRefund TravelTips PeteButtigieg
The 3-Hour Delay Rule That Could Get You a Refund
Delayed for hours? The new airline refund rule includes a key 3-hour threshold—and it can apply even when the delay is caused by weather or staffing. #FlightDelay AirlineRefund TravelRights KnowBeforeYouFly DOT
Paid for Wi‐Fi, Bags, or Extras You Didn’t Get? You May Be Owed Money
If you paid extra for a bag, Wi‐Fi, or another airline service and didn’t receive it, the new rules say you should get your money back automatically. #TravelHacks AirlineFees PassengerRights Refunds FlyingTips
Parents Shouldn’t Pay Extra to Sit With Their Kids
Pete Buttigieg explains why parents should not have to pay extra fees just to sit next to their children on a flight. #FamilyTravel AirlineFees Parenting PassengerRights TravelNews
Stuck on the Tarmac? Here’s What Airlines Owe You
Tarmac delays are one of the worst travel nightmares. Here’s what the rules say when passengers are stuck for hours. #TarmacDelay AirTravel PassengerRights TravelTips FlightRules
What To Do If You’re Bumped From a Flight
Bumped from a flight? Here’s what Pete Buttigieg says passengers should know about compensation and filing complaints. #BumpedFlight PassengerRights AirTravelTips FlightCompensation DOT
Lost Bag? Airlines May Owe You More Than You Think
Lost luggage can cost more than clothes. Here’s what airlines may owe you when your bag disappears. #LostLuggage BaggageClaim PassengerRights TravelTips AirlineRules
Wheelchair Users’ Rights When Airlines Fail Them
Pete Buttigieg explains why damaged wheelchairs are such a serious issue and what DOT is doing to hold airlines accountable. #Accessibility DisabilityRights AirTravel PassengerRights WheelchairUsers
If an Airline Damages a Wheelchair, Who Pays?
If an airline damages a wheelchair, travelers have rights—and proposed changes could give passengers more choice in repairs. #WheelchairRights AccessibilityMatters AirlineAccountability PassengerRights TravelLaw
How a Public Dashboard Changed Airline Behavior
The DOT airline customer service dashboard helped push airlines to guarantee meals, transportation, and rebooking options for travelers. #TravelNews Airlines PassengerRights DOT ConsumerProtection
Why Automatic Refunds Change Airline Incentives
Pete Buttigieg explains why automatic refunds are one of the biggest changes for airline passengers. #FlightRefund AirlineRules PassengerRights TravelNews PeteButtigieg
What Airline Changes Are Coming Next?
Here are the airline passenger protections and aviation priorities DOT is focusing on next. #TravelNews AirlinePolicy PassengerRights DOT FlyingTips
Missed Your Connecting Flight? Here’s What Should Happen
Missed a connection? Pete Buttigieg explains how airline rebooking works and what passengers should expect. #ConnectingFlight TravelTips FlightDelay PassengerRights AirlineHelp
How to Complain When an Airline Breaks the Rules
If an airline refuses to follow refund or passenger-rights rules, here’s where travelers can take their complaint next. #AirlineComplaint PassengerRights TravelHelp DOT ConsumerRights
Which Flights Are Covered by the Automatic Refund Rule?
Automatic refunds are meant to save travelers the hassle of chasing airlines—and the rule covers flights into, out of, or within the U.S. #FlightRefunds TravelLaw PassengerRights AirTravel KnowYourRights
Could All Airlines Be Forced to Offer Free Family Seating?
Pete Buttigieg says DOT is pushing for a rule requiring airlines to let families sit together without extra fees. #FamilySeating FamilyTravel AirlineFees PassengerRights TravelNews
Booking Direct vs. Third Party: What Travelers Should Know
Should you book direct or through a third party? Pete Buttigieg explains the tradeoff and why upfront fee transparency matters. #TravelBooking AirlineFees TravelTips PassengerRights CheapFlights
Are Tougher Airline Penalties Working?
Pete Buttigieg discusses whether stricter airline enforcement is improving performance and reducing cancellations. #FlightCancellations AirlineNews TravelData DOT PassengerRights
Damaged Bag or Normal Wear and Tear?
Pete Buttigieg explains the difference between normal baggage wear and true mishandling—and when complaints can trigger closer review. #DamagedLuggage BaggageClaim PassengerRights TravelTips Airlines
