Southwest Airlines will launch its new 'Basic' fare category on May 28, which will implement stringent limitations on flight changes and cancellations. Passengers opting for these fares will not receive refunds or be able to change their bookings, apart from a 24-hour cancellation policy. Moreover, flight credits, which are non-transferable, will expire after six months rather than the year allowed for pricier fare classes. Other airport news includes the TSA's acceptance of mobile driver's licenses for ID verification and ongoing litigation involving TSA union contracts.
Southwest Airlines' new 'Basic' fare category restricts changes and cancellations, allowing only non-transferable flight credits expiring in six months.
Despite Southwest Airlines' long-standing policy of no change fees, the introduction of new 'Basic' fares limits cancellation rights for passengers.
The union for TSA screeners is suing the Department of Homeland Security over the abrupt cancellation of their collective bargaining agreement.
Recent studies highlight how the rising costs of reward travel on major airlines are significantly outpacing inflation rates.
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