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Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These Are the Best (and Worst) Months to Fly to Avoid Delays

September had the lowest flight disruption rate at 18.3%, while July, June, and December had the highest rates around 30-31%, with specific days like November 30 reaching 47.5% disruptions.
US politics
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Trump admin ends policy requiring cash payouts for flight delays, cancellations

The Department of Transportation rescinded the Airline Passenger Rights policy, removing mandatory cash compensation for airline-controlled flight disruptions and emphasizing market-driven regulation.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

Pets aren't passengers, EU top court finds DW 10/16/2025

A lightning strike can qualify as an 'extraordinary circumstance' limiting airline compensation liability if the airline proves it took all reasonable measures to avoid resulting delays.
Travel
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Cancellations to trains between Reading and London

All trains between Reading and London Paddington are cancelled due to an overhead-line fault; alternative services are accepted and affected customers are entitled to compensation.
fromFortune
9 months ago

People have a clever way of making money off airlines to essentially travel for free-and it's all about looking for an overbooked flight

Airlines often overbook flights, encouraging passengers to volunteer for later flights in exchange for compensation that can reach up to $4,000 and hotel stays.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

EU agrees to increase flight delay times before passengers get compensation

The EU's recent agreement to extend delay compensation thresholds for passengers represents a significant shift in air travel regulation, potentially limiting many passengers' rights.
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