Senators Challenge Airline Compensation Policy Change
Eighteen Democratic senators urged the Trump administration to reconsider dropping a plan mandating cash compensation for airline-caused disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation, under Biden, had solicited public feedback on compensating delays up to $775. The current administration is considering rescinding related Biden-era regulations.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 28-10-2025 20:19 IST | Created: 28-10-2025 20:19 IST
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A coalition of 18 Democratic senators has appealed to the Trump administration to rethink its decision to abandon a proposal from its predecessor. The plan aimed to make airlines compensate passengers in cash for disruptions they caused.
In December, the U.S. Department of Transportation, under then-President Joe Biden, opened a public commentary phase regarding whether airlines should provide compensation of up to $775 for self-caused delays.
However, the USDOT announced its intention to withdraw the compensation requirement and is also contemplating revoking Biden-era mandates for airlines and ticket agents to disclose service fees along with airfares.
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