Big news on the horizon. The U.S. Department of Transportation just dropped some major regulations aimed at making your flying experience smoother than ever. But like every announcement, you may be wondering “how will this impact me?” Here’s what we know.
No more last-minute surprises. If you’ve ever been about to book your flight then noticed the price suddenly changed – this law is meant to end that. Airlines are now required to show you the full price upfront, no hidden fees for baggage, cancellation or flight changes allowed. Say goodbye to sticker shock.
Get your money back. Ever had your flight canceled or your itinerary significantly altered and then had to jump through hoops to get your money back? With the new regulations, airlines have to automatically cough up refunds when things don’t go as planned. No more endless phone calls or waiting on hold for hours.
About your baggage. These regulations extend to other parts of air travel as well – like mishandled baggage. If your checked bag was lost and not delivered within a certain time frame from your flight arriving at its gate (12 hours for domestic flights, 15-30 hours for international) – then the airline has to reimburse your checked bag fee.
Doctor’s note. The law requires airlines to give vouchers or travel credits to any traveler that has been advised against or prevented from travel to, from or within the US by a medical professional or government restriction because of a serious communicable disease. No more purchasing separate insurance specifically for this possibility.
Increased transparency. At the end of the day, this new rule will keep things open and honest so you have more control over your travel plans.
So, whether you’re plotting your next beach getaway or city adventure, rest easy knowing that booking your flights just got a whole lot simpler. For full details, head to the DOT page for the announcement.
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