WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Office of the Secretary has issued a rule called: Airline Refunds and Other Consumer Protections.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 7 by Gregory Zerzan, General Counsel.
Summary: The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or 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 requirements for renumbered flights, provided that the...