Airlines no longer have to cover cash, meals, or lodging for passengers stranded by delays they cause, after the Trump administration dropped a proposed rule, according to News10NBC.
The rule, introduced during the Biden era, aimed to hold airlines accountable. Critics now worry carriers may dodge blame by citing weather or maintenance. Airlines argued the policy would drive up ticket prices.
Travelers who’ve endured delays say they expected basic support — especially for overnight disruptions.
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