Several new airline passenger rules take effect this week, implementing the FAA consumer rule originally issued in April 2011. This Press Release announces the new rules.
Among the rules going into effect:
1. All mandatory taxes/fees, including baggage fees, must be disclosed in published airline fares;
2. Passengers no longer have to pay to hold a reservation, or to cancel it within 24 hours of making a reservation, for travel booked a week in advance;
3. Passengers must be notified promptly of flight delays exceeding 30 minutes;
4. Baggage fees for lost bags must be refunded, and compensation has increased for being bumped from an oversold flight (these took effect in August 2011).
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