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Rules & Rights

What US passengers are entitled to, and how to claim it

Flight cancelled: refund rights

Rules & Rights

Flight cancelled: refund rights

Passengers can get a cash refund, not a voucher, under U.S. Department of Transportation rules for canceled or significantly…

Tarmac delay rules in the US

Rules & Rights

Tarmac delay rules in the US

For passengers waiting on the tarmac, the key limit is three hours for domestic flights and four hours for international flights…

REAL ID or passport to fly

Rules & Rights

REAL ID or passport to fly

Starting May 7, 2025, domestic flyers must present a REAL ID-compliant state-issued ID, a U.S. passport, or a limited list of…