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Trump Administration Scraps Passenger Delay Reimbursements Ahead of Thanksgiving

11/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn the Department of Transportation proposal to reimburse airline passengers $200 to $775 for significant delays.
The action reverses a Biden-era plan.
The Department of Transportation cited concerns that such regulations could raise ticket prices and compromise safety.
The withdrawal followed a government shutdown that strained air traffic control.
Travel is expected to surge during Thanksgiving, with 82 million Americans preparing to travel.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn the Department of Transportation proposal to reimburse airline passengers $200 to $775 for significant delays.
The action reverses a Biden-era plan.
The Department of Transportation cited concerns that such regulations could raise ticket prices and compromise safety.
The withdrawal followed a government shutdown that strained air traffic control.
Travel is expected to surge during Thanksgiving, with 82 million Americans preparing to travel.