DOT proposes tougher new rules over ancillary fee refunds
The US administration plans to get tough on airlines over lost, damaged or delayed checked bags, and non-delivery of other services. The Transportation Department wants to strengthen current rules to require airlines make prompt refunds for services not provided such as in-flight Wi-Fi.
The agency will issue the proposal in the coming days, and it could take effect by next summer. It would mean airlines must issue refunds if they fail to deliver a bag within 12 hours of arrival. The deadline goes up to 25 hours for an international flight.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.
































Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Singapore to forbid entry to undesirable travelers with new no-boarding directive
Euromonitor International unveils world’s top 100 city destinations for 2025