Federal Register: DOT Issues Notification of Enforcement Discretion on Airline Refunds and Other Consumer Protections
July 08, 2026
July 08, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is extending its current enforcement discretion, announced on December 5, 2025, regarding specific refund regulations. Under current regulations, a flight assigned a different flight number than was active at the time of ticket purchase is considered a "cancelled flight," making the consumer eligible for a prompt refund and related notifications. The Department is extending its discretion to not enforce these req . . .