DOT Delays Rule Change Governing Airline Responsibility for Flight Disruptions

15 update in the Federal Register states the change will take effect Feb. Industry trade group Airlines for America requested the delay, according to the U.S.

It was initially slated for Oct. A4A said more time was needed to establish reporting requirements for carriers.

Federal law requires refunds for certain flight disruptions, but other forms of compensation are governed by airlines’ internal procedures.