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DOT rule lets airlines skip meals and hotels for certain flight disruptions

Requested the one-time delay of the rule's effective date to February 1, 2027

Airlines will have to wait until February 1, 2027 before they can skip the meal vouchers and hotel rooms they owe passengers after certain flight disruptions. The Department of Transportation delayed the rule's effective date on October 15, at Airlines for America's request.

Updated Oct 26