Secretary Pete Buttigieg
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19th Secretary of Transportation. Working to ensure safety and make transportation more equitable while fighting climate change and creating jobs. (he/him)
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http://transportation.gov 03-02-2021 13:32:51
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Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Sandra Smith and John Roberts to discuss the Biden Administration's new travel rules including changes to airline refunds and fees. #AmericaReports
🎉 Big change from U.S. Department of Transportation:
If your flight gets delayed or canceled, airlines now have to refund you automatically in CASH.
Refunds cover:
- Delayed flights (3+hrs domestic, 6+ hrs int’l)
- Airport changes
- Added connections
- Service class downgrade
- Accessibility changes
The Biden administration announced new rights for airline passengers, including companies required to provide automatic refunds if an airline cancels or significantly changes a flight. Tom Costello reports.