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Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect
The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
What to know about new airline refund rule for delays and changes
With the holidays approaching, travelers now have the right to automatic refunds if flights are canceled or face major delays. New rules also cover flight changes and baggage delays. Kris Van ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
5 things to know about the new airline-refund rules that just went into effect
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said passengers ‘deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them’Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
US Airlines Have New Rules on Refunds for Canceled Flights. Here’s What to Know
The way airlines refund or compensate you for flight delays and cancellations has changed. So have policies on misplaced luggage and fees for in-flight Wi-Fi that doesn't work.Tech - Wired - November 8 -
Airlines now required to provide automatic refunds for canceled, significantly delayed flights
U.S. airlines are now required to give passengers an automatic refund for canceled or significantly delayed flights and for services that were paid for but not provided, like Wi-Fi or ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Airlines must now give automatic refunds for significant delays. Here's what to know.
The new rule standardizes what constitutes a significant delay, and forces airlines to provide automatic refunds to customers.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
New rules and regulations for airlines, fliers ahead of Thanksgiving travel
The busiest travel days of the year are right around the corner with millions of people expected to take to the skies for the Thanksgiving holiday. This year's holiday season also coincides with ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Former students urged to check for loan refunds
New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Coastal Carolina will refund season tickets if men's and women's hoops win 35
If the Chanticleers' men's and women's programs combine for 35 wins, fans who purchase season tickets by Nov. 3 will have those tickets paid for in full.Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
Scammers called the IRS and stole $47 million in refunds, watchdog says
Phony tax professionals made a real score when they called IRS phone lines to access sensitive taxpayer information, filed fraudulent tax returns and walked away with tens of millions of dollars in ...Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years
The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection following its failed merger with JetBlue, an engine recall that forced dozens of its jets to be grounded and weaker than expected sales. Spirit ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Southwest Airlines Settles Boardroom Fight
Southwest will add five board members as a concession.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot
Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Why Business Travelers Can Now Expect Fast, Automatic Refunds for Major Flight Problems
The regulator’s new rules set time limits for delays deserving refunds, and impose reimbursement for other airline changes undermining service to passengers.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it
It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items tooTech - ABC News - November 4 -
Ryanair profit drops as airline cuts passenger forecast
European low-cost carrier blames pressure on consumers for fall in faresBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert
A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed because of the attack on the aircraft. A JetBlue plane was also struck.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
AirTag users will soon be able to share location with airlines
Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines flight in Dallas
A bullet struck near the cockpit of a Southwest Airlines flight with passengers that was scheduled to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday, the airline said in a statement. Southwest ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Fitch Downgrades Spirit Airlines’ Credit Rating
Spirit Airlines is working on alternatives to improve its liquidity.Business - Inc. - November 16 -
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Flights not impacted after Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Failed sales and mergers and an engine recall that forced dozens of jets to be grounded have pushed Spirit Airlines to file for bankruptcy. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Budget Carrier Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
The country’s largest budget carrier will cut its year-end schedule by 20 percent as it struggles to return to profitability.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers
Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy filing means for travelers
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the wake of growing debt and a failed merger with JetBlue.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?
The Spirit Airlines bankruptcy news may not affect holiday travel but could limit some service options in the future due to cost-cutting measures. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you?
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will affect airfares across the board, whether you fly Spirit or not, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Breaking down why Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, the nation's largest discount airline, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company has had at least two failed merger attempts in recent years as it struggled to rebound from ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy means for customers
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Spain fines budget airlines $179m and wants ban on hand luggage charges
The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
The new rules of the hotel pool
How to navigate a delicate ecosystem, according to Miami’s waterside maestros. Warning: failure to adhere to this guidance may attract serious side-eyeWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Airline Lost Your Bag? Here’s How to Reunite With Your Luggage.
Or at least be reimbursed if it’s gone for good.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
How United is trying to overtake Delta as the world's most profitable airline
United Airlines has been trying to expand its profits by investing heavily in roomier seats and growing a network that will excite high-spending travelers.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters
American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the lineTech - ABC News - October 27