Airlines Get Extra Time Before Paying Up for Bumps and Bags
Published Date: 2/20/2025
Rule
Summary
If you fly or ship bags in the U.S., listen up! The DOT is updating the rules on how much airlines pay if you get bumped or your bags get lost. Airlines have until March 20, 2025, before the new rules kick in, so expect some changes in your travel rights and possible payouts soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Changes to Denied Boarding Pay
The DOT finalized updates to how much airlines must pay if you are denied boarding on U.S. flights. The rule is in effect but the DOT will not begin enforcement action until March 20, 2025.
Revision of Baggage Liability Limits
The DOT finalized revisions to domestic baggage liability limits that determine how much airlines may owe if your checked bag is lost or damaged on U.S. flights. Enforcement of the final rule will not occur until March 20, 2025.
Enforcement Delay Until March 20, 2025
The Department of Transportation will not take enforcement action against regulated entities for failing to comply with this final rule until March 20, 2025. This delays formal enforcement of the new denied boarding and baggage liability requirements until that date.
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