The Trump administration officially published its decision on Friday to stop considering a Biden-era plan to mandate airlines to compensate passengers for delays.
Trump Admin Drops Plan to Require Airlines to Compensate Passengers for Delays
The Department of Transportation officially discontinued the rule-making process for the Biden-era plan.
A Southwest Airlines flight arrives at Denver International Airport in Denver on Nov. 8, 2025. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images
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