Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights

kiro7.com The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for…

BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers

apnews.com BNSF will become the second major freight railroad to allow some of its employees to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.…

Texas map shows where high speed rail route would travel

newsweek.com Plans for a 240 mile-per-hour high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston received a major boost on April 15 when President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio…

How Biden became the cash-back president

msnbc.com Consumer prices are still higher than normal. Voters hate inflation and typically blame incumbents for it. And there's very little that a president can do to fix this. The…

Airlines will soon have to pay you back if they cancel or delay your flight

theverge.com The Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized rules that will soon require airlines to quickly refund passengers if they cancel or delay flights or make significant…

New Airline Refund Requirements Put Spotlight on B2C Payments

pymnts.com Air travel is a complicated business — and those complications can get passed down to travelers. From extended delays when waiting for refunds after abrupt flight…

Passengers Are Now Entitled to a Full Cash Refund for Canceled Flights, 'Significant' Delays

entrepreneur.com The U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules for commercial passengers on Wednesday. Travelers inconvenienced by flight delays and cancellations will no longer…

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 ekes out gain on Tesla rally but spike in yields bite By

investing.com Investing.com-- The S&P 500 eked out a gain Wednesday, as rising Treasury yields and weakness in industrials weighed, but a spike in Tesla helped tech add to gains ahead of…

What airline passengers should know about their rights to get refunds

cbsnews.com New consumer protection rules will soon entitle airline passengers to automatic refunds when flights are canceled or significantly delayed, while also requiring airlines to…

Passengers can soon expect an automatic refund when a flight is delayed or canceled: DOT

nypost.com The Department of Transportation reminded airlines on Wednesday that they must provide “prompt” automatic refunds to customers who miss their flight due to cancellation or…

Airlines face new rules over refunds and upfront pricing

thepointsguy.com Airlines will soon face far stricter rules for issuing refunds, the Biden administration said Wednesday. Among the changes, the White House defined what kinds of long delays…

DOT: All Airlines Must Give Cash Refunds For Flight Cancellations

watcher.guru The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced new rules that will require airlines to automatically give cash refunds to passengers for canceled and significantly delayed…

Major change to airline refunds in US

newsweek.com Airline passengers will now be due refunds for long delays and cancellations, thanks to a major change in rules governing flight bookings. The Department of Transportation…

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds of Airline Tickets and Ancillary Service Fees

transportation.gov Rule makes it easy to get money back for cancelled or significantly changed flights, significantly delayed checked bags, and additional services not provided WASHINGTON –…

What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees

nytimes.com The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced new rules taking aim at two of the most difficult and annoying issues in air travel: obtaining refunds and encountering…

DOT cracks down on airline 'junk fees' with stronger passenger protections

npr.org DOT cracks down on airline 'junk fees' with stronger passenger protections WASHINGTON — In an effort to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check…

Airlines must give automatic refunds for all canceled flights and those delayed over 3 hours: DOT

abcnews.go.com Airlines must give automatic refunds for all canceled flights and those delayed over 3 hours: DOT Good news for airline travelers: the Department of Transportation on…

DOT: Airlines Must Automatically Refund Canceled Flights

pymnts.com Airlines must automatically refund travelers for canceled flights under a new Department of Transportation rule. This rule, announced Wednesday (April 24) is designed to…

New federal rules on airline refunds require cash instead of vouchers

aol.com Airline canceled your flight? The plane arrived hours late after a maintenance issue? The inflight Wi-Fi didn’t work? New federal rules say travelers deserve cash refunds…

Biden admin's new airline rules to require cash refunds for canceled flights, fees disclosed up front

aol.com The Biden administration announced new rules that mandate automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights and protect consumers from surprise junk fees…

Airlines must cough up cancellation cash and can no longer hide fees under new federal rule

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article A federal rule announced Wednesday will require airlines to…

Daily Show Roasts Biden’s ‘Cannibals’ Story: ‘You’re Going to Lose the Election’

mediaite.com The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng roasted President Joe Biden over his controversial suggestion that cannibals ate his uncle after a plane crash during World…

Airlines will need to refund changed flights and show baggage fees upfront under new Biden administration rules

fortune.com Airlines will now have to provide automatic refunds to travelers if their flights are canceled or significantly altered under new US Department of Transportation rules. The…

Biden: Airlines Must Provide Automatic Cash Refunds, More Transparency

forbes.com n Wednesday, the Biden administration announced two new rules for airlines in its years-long war on so-called “junk fees.” The White House says the new rules will help…

Boeing Faces Potential Criminal Prosecution As Crash Victims' Families Demand Justice: 'Throw Out The DPA'

benzinga.com In the latest development, families of victims from the 2018 and 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crashes are calling on the U.S. Justice Department to prosecute Boeing Co. BA over…

Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees

cnbc.com If an airline cancels your flight, remember that you're entitled to a full refund. The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled two new rules that will directly affect the…

Transportation Department cracks down on airline 'junk fees'

npr.org NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about airlines and consumer air travel concerns.

Biden administration cracks down on junk fees in air travel

thehill.com The Biden administration finalized rules on Wednesday requiring airlines to automatically refund passengers for canceled or significantly delayed flights and to share…

Biden administration to require greater transparency on airline fees

washingtonpost.com The Biden administration is expected to announce on Wednesday a slate of new rules aimed at bringing more transparency to the cost of air travel and making it easier for…

How Joe Biden Can Lower the Cost of Air Travel for Families

thehill.com Following the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Americans are reminded of how heavily we rely on mobility and how easily transportation…

LA-to-Las Vegas high-speed rail line breaks ground

theweek.com Treasury Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined state and federal officials Monday to break ground on a $12 billion high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles…

High-speed rail to Las Vegas is coming as soon as 2028. Here are more details

latimes.com Passengers board the train at the Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station, part of the intercity rail line connecting Miami and Orlando, Fla. Southern Californians can expect to…

Biden marks Earth Day with $7bn ‘solar for all’ investment amid week of climate action

theguardian.com Joe Biden marked Monday’s Earth Day by announcing a $7bn investment in solar energy projects nationwide, focusing on disadvantaged communities, and unveiling a week-long…

Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels

apnews.com A $12 billion passenger bullet train linking Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area was dubbed the first true high-speed rail line in the nation on Monday, with the private…

Groundbreaking ceremony held for high-speed train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles

thehill.com Federal, transportation and union leaders gathered in Las Vegas Monday to drive spikes into a symbolic rail, marking the beginning of construction for a $12 billion…

High-speed rail system from Las Vegas to Southern California breaks ground

cnbc.com Officials broke ground Monday on a new high-speed rail system that will connect Southern California and Las Vegas. The Brightline West system will average speeds of about…

Construction on America's First High-Speed Rail Has Begun

gizmodo.com Ground was broken today on what is said to be America’s first high-speed rail. The project, which is designed to connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas via a 218-mile stretch of…

Work begins on high-speed-rail line from LA to Vegas

siliconvalley.com By Ken Ritter | Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started construction, officials said…

Work begins on bullet train rail line from Las Vegas to Los Angeles

theglobeandmail.com A $12-billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started construction, officials said Monday, amid predictions that millions of…

Work starts on bullet train rail line from Sin City to the City of Angels

ktla.com A $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started construction, officials said Monday, amid predictions that millions of…

From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article Work is set to begin Monday on a $12 billion high-speed…

Construction starts on America’s first true high-speed passenger train, between Los Angeles and Las Vegas

fortune.com Work is set to begin Monday on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area, with officials projecting millions of ticket-buyers…

"Southwest Stop!": Near Runway Disaster At Washington-Reagan Recorded On Shocking Audio

zerohedge.com "Southwest Stop!": Near Runway Disaster At Washington-Reagan Recorded On Shocking Audio Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is caught in one of the worst aviation crises…

Semafor unveils expansion of flagship live journalism platform 'The World Economy Summit: Fall Edition'

semafor.com The News Today, on stage at the Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington D.C, Co-Founder & CEO, Justin B. Smith announced the launch of its inaugural World Economy Summit:…

US Dept. of Transportation watchdog is auditing the FAA's oversight of Boeing

semafor.com The Scoop U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed Wednesday that the agency’s watchdog is looking into the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of…

Frustrating flight cancellations, daylong waits prompt DOT to strike deal on airline consumer complaints

fortune.com The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to…

Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints

nytimes.com Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday announced a new partnership with more than a dozen state attorneys general to investigate consumer complaints against…

How Buttigieg plans to better protect consumers from "deceptive" airline practices

axios.com Flying snafus — such as dayslong delays, surprise cancellations and pricey rebookings — will now face more scrutiny under a new federal partnership with state attorneys…

The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws

apnews.com The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to…