This is apparently our week, people! From now on, if an airline cancels or seriously delays your flight, they’ve got to fork over cold, hard cash. And get this: you don’t even have to ask! No more begging for some half-hearted “sorry” or trying to convince them you’re not a “flight credit” kind of person. Here’s the deal, though—you only get the refund if you say, “No, thank you” to their rebooking or any other alternative nonsense. Want cash? Then you’ve gotta be ready to walk, no strings attached!
This rule? Oh, it’s strict. “Significant” delay means three hours for domestic flights, six for international. We’re not talking about your 90-minute wiggle-room nonsense here. They can’t just shift your departure or arrival spot, tack on an extra connection, downgrade you, or change your plane to a cramped little sardine can if it wasn’t what you paid for. Nope, not happening!
And yes, that refund covers everything you paid extra for—Wi-Fi, extra-legroom seats, snacks—whatever they sold you and didn’t deliver, they’re coughing it up. Think your credit card should see that cash within a week, and if you’re paying by cash? Fine, they get twenty days. Airlines may love drama, but your refund? That’ll be smooth as butter.
As for holiday season travelers, you might finally get a break! No more biting your nails hoping for smooth skies. If that flight’s going nowhere, it’ll be your refund that’s ready for takeoff!
