Airport Access Issues

DOT Launches Rulemaking to Protect Passengers Stranded by Airline Disruptions

Rulemaking builds on Biden-Harris Administration’s enforceable flightrights.gov commitments and automatic refund rule, and would give passengers greater protections during disrupted travel

Competitive Access to U.S. Airports

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Ensure Air Travel is Safe, Efficient, and Fair

TSA expects to screen record-breaking number of passengers this Thanksgiving travel season

What Airline Passengers Need to Know About DOT’s Automatic Refund Rule

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule to address persistent issues reported by airline passengers who were trying to obtain refunds they were owed.

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Airline Passenger Rights (PDF Version)

The Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeks public comment on how to best ensure consumers experiencing significant flight disruptions are taken care of and protected from financial loss. Specifically, it solicits comment on requiring airlines to pay passengers cash compensation,...