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DOT rule lets airlines skip meals and hotels for certain flight disruptions

Asked DOT on October 22, 2026 to withdraw the rule, citing the lack of public comment

Airlines will have to wait until February 1, 2027 before they can skip the meal vouchers and hotel rooms they owe passengers after certain flight disruptions. The Department of Transportation delayed the rule's effective date on October 15, at Airlines for America's request.

Updated Oct 26