DOT Renews Airline Delay and Baggage Reporting Mandate
Published Date: 3/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Transportation is asking to renew a form that big U.S. airlines use to report on-time flights and lost baggage. This helps keep air travel smooth and fair for passengers. They’re also giving the public 30 more days to share their thoughts before finalizing the renewal—no new costs or big changes, just keeping things running.
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