The only case where they are required to provide assistance is when a passenger is "bumped" from a flight due to it being oversold. The 116-page proposal, which is reminiscent of the EU's Air Passenger Rights, puts forward that consumers flying domestically or internationally should be given...
Wednesday's rule confirms another change that the regulators proposed last year – more compensation for passengers bumped off oversold flights. Currently, it's up to $400 or $800 depending on how long a passenger is delayed before catching a makeup flight. Those limits will be rais...
In these situations, airlines are required to give bumped passengers a written statement describing their denied boarding policy and outlining their right to compensation in the form of cash or a check. The compensation varies based on when you arrive on your alternate flight. A delay of less th...
One request would permit carriers to pay those passengers who have been bumped via electronic transfer or debit card rather than the current system which allows for cash or check. Of course, if the airlines get their way, they won't have to pay a cent for involuntary bumping an...