When Do Airlines Give Vouchers for Delays?

Some airlines give vouchers on a by request basis while others automatically email them to passengers after a significant delay.
When Do Airlines Give Vouchers for Delays?
United Airlines and American Airlines jets on Sept. 9, 2021, at O'Hare International Airport. When it comes to delays, American Airlines doesn't give reasons for them in their app or on their website, while United typically explains the delay on their flight status page.Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS
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By Scott Laird From TravelPulse

If you travel by air enough, delays are inevitable. However, how airlines handle delays can vary depending on the circumstances of the delay, including the reason, city, and even the passenger’s frequent flier status.