Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it will roll out new rules requiring airlines to automatically give travelers cash refunds for canceled and significantly delayed flights.
Airlines must issue these refunds within seven days of a canceled or delayed flight. Though they will still be allowed to offer another flight or travel credit instead, customers can reject the offer in favor of a refund, according to the Associated Press.
Currently, airlines can choose how long a delay must last before issuing refunds. Under the new ruling, the DOT has defined the…
