U.S. DOT refund-rule enforcement discretion runs through June 30, 2026
U.S. passengers still have refund rights, not EU-style delay cash compensation; check the current DOT refunds page before relying on any narrow enforcement-discretion row.
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Before
The DOT automatic-refund rule requires airlines and ticket agents to refund passengers after covered cancellations or significant changes when the passenger does not accept alternative transportation or credits.
After / watch row
The Federal Register notice states DOT will exercise enforcement discretion through 2026-06-30 for specified same-flight-number/schedule-change scenarios while the underlying automatic-refund rule remains the current standard.
Effective-date gate
Effective: 2025-12-05
This row remains noindex until the owner confirms whether it is final, pending, or only an enforcement-discretion window.
Official source
Primary: Federal Register, 2025-12-05
- Secondary: U.S. DOT refunds page