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*Good News for Travelers!* The Department of Transportation has rolled out new regulations ensuring that airlines provide passengers with "prompt" automatic refunds for flight delays, cancellations, and baggage mishaps. No more navigating cumbersome processes or settling for travel credits! ✅ Refunds for Flight Delays & Cancellations: Passengers can now receive automatic refunds if their flight is canceled or significantly changed and they don't accept alternative transportation or travel credits offered by airlines. This includes domestic flights delayed by more than three hours and international flights delayed by more than six hours. ✅ Refunds for Baggage Delays: If your checked bag is delayed, you're entitled to a refund of the checked bag fee. This policy covers bags that aren't delivered within 12 hours of a domestic flight or 15 to 30 hours for an international flight. ✅ Refunds for Extra Services: Passengers who pay extra for services like WiFi, seat selection, or in-flight entertainment and then don't receive them are entitled to a refund for the fee they paid. This new rule ensures that refunds are prompt, with refunds processed within seven business days for credit card purchases and 20 calendar days for other payment methods. Say goodbye to the hassle of waiting for compensation! Let us know your thoughts on these new regulations and how they might impact your future travel plans! ✈️🌍 #TravelNews #FlightRefunds #Travel

🛩 UK travel refund searches surged by 17.9% in the past week as airlines faced more disruptions and cancellations caused by heatwaves. By delivering a seamless refund experience, merchants within the airline and travel industry increase their chances of driving repeat business and converting more bookings 💳 Our Travel Specialist, EMILY WHALLEY, shares more on this in the TTG Media article 👇 💬 "The speed in which travel operators handle refunds reinforces an organisation’s credibility to ensure the relationship with customers does not falter. As demand increases for refunds amid growing disruption, it is vitally important that travel sellers work hard to make refunds first-class." For more insights, check out the full article here >> https://lnkd.in/dTRCxY6v #Travel #Payments #PaymentOrchestration

Big news for travelers! New guidelines require airlines to spell out all fees, and quickly issue cash refunds for canceled flights. Learn more about what this means for your travel plans.

Increased interruptions and delays at the airport and beyond mean more travelers need seamless claim processing.🛫 Many travelers express frustration with the lack of clarity and communication in the claims and payout process. Even the Department of Transportation is paying attention, implementing new rules that require airlines to quickly refund consumers for inconveniences like canceled flights. Read our latest blog post for more on how to make travel payouts faster and simpler: https://hubs.ly/Q02BN6qn0

US travelers who have a flight delay, cancellation, lost bags, paid extra service not provided now have better rules (more like what the EU/UK do) for being refunded. "Biden Administration Announces Rule" https://lnkd.in/dee7Vjaj #travel #UStravel #traveltips #flying

🔴 Breaking News: EasyJet cancellations chaos brings misery for Brits 'forced to pay hundreds' - The Mirror 🔴 Frustration is mounting as EasyJet cancellations wreak havoc for travelers, leaving many stranded and out of pocket. The Mirror has reported numerous cases of passengers being forced to shell out hundreds of pounds for alternative flights. The recent wave of cancellations has undoubtedly caused inconvenience and financial strain for many. It's a stark reminder of the challenges travelers continue to face in the current climate. We stand with those affected and hope for a swift resolution to this situation. If you or someone you know has been impacted, don't hesitate to share your story. It's crucial that these issues are brought to light and addressed. Let's work together to ensure travelers' voices are heard and that the necessary steps are taken to prevent similar disruptions in the future. #EasyJet #TravelChaos #PassengerRights https://ift.tt/AGoEpyP

Exciting News for Travelers ✈️ New refund and fee transparency rules have been implemented ensuring a smoother experience for all. Travel with confidence and remain aware of what is available to you. Of course, I'm here to assist with navigating through the processes!!! #milaynaworldtravel #travelupdates #airlines #refundrules #feetransparency

Low prices? High prices? It depends on your point of view. Airlines are competing against each other after many of them got $$$ to stay in business after governments destroyed the travel business. Airlines have to compete against automobile travel also. Bus & Rail in the USA does not have the capacity to compete against air travel. Lower domestic airfares that travelers have enjoyed this summer will start to disappear after mid-September, with a new report predicting higher prices through the winter holidays. US round-trip tickets cost about $257 on average, below both last year and the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, according to a consumer-travel index released Tuesday by booking app Hopper Inc. Fares are expected to climb about 10% to $283 in November and December as the slide that has punished some domestic airlines reverses. Mary Schlangenstein/Bloomberg Related: Airfare enters its cheaper era. But for how long? #airtravel #airlines