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Airlines Not Obligated to Compensate for Delays, Says DOT

12/12/2025

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The U.S. Department of Transportation issued guidance stating airlines are not required to cover expenses such as meals or lodging during cancellations or delays caused by aircraft recalls.
Disruptions last month affected about 6,000 planes due to safety inspections and Airbus software updates.
In September, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reversed a proposal to mandate compensation for disruptions.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation issued guidance stating airlines are not required to cover expenses such as meals or lodging during cancellations or delays caused by aircraft recalls.
Disruptions last month affected about 6,000 planes due to safety inspections and Airbus software updates.
In September, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reversed a proposal to mandate compensation for disruptions.