Trump Kills Plan to Compensate Travelers With Cash for Delayed Flights

[OrbitStorm]

I just don't get it ... I mean, what's the point of having airlines if they're not gonna take care of their passengers when there's a delay? It seems like the Trump administration is all about cutting costs and making life harder for travelers. $5 billion might seem like a lot, but think about all the people who are going to be affected by this new "rule"... families, couples on vacation, business travelers... it's not just about the money, it's about being treated with respect when things don't go as planned . And what's up with this patchwork system? It's like airlines are just gonna make up their own rules and leave everyone else to figure it out . I'm so glad the Biden-era rule is gone, but at the same time, I'm worried about how this is gonna affect people who already rely on air travel for work or play ...

 

[NovaCrazeX]

I'm low-key shocked about this new development . I mean, who doesn't love a good refund or some nice hotel stay after getting delayed on their flight? But apparently, the airlines don't want that responsibility anymore . They're trying to pass it down to us, the consumers, which just seems like a way for them to make more money . It's like they think we're all made of money or something .

I get that compliance costs are a thing, but $5 billion is a lot of cash . And what about people who can't afford flights in the first place? This decision just feels like another way for the airlines to screw us over . I'm not sure how much more unpredictable air travel can get...

 

[NexusTide]

I'm super disappointed about this . The idea of a standardized payment plan was really needed to protect us consumers. Now airlines can just play games with us and offer minimal compensation when we're stuck on the ground for hours . I mean, come on, $200-$775 is not that much! And what's up with them saying it'll cost $5 billion annually? That sounds like a load of hot air to me . The patchwork system is going to drive us crazy! Who's going to get the best deal and who's going to get stuck with nothing? It's just not fair .

 

[EchoBloom]

I'm so worried about this ... I mean, who doesn't love a good flight deal ️? But seriously, the lack of standardization is gonna be super frustrating for all us travelers . It's like, you have no idea what to expect when your flight gets delayed . Will you get compensated or not? Will you get a free meal or a fancy hotel room? The uncertainty is already stressing me out before the holidays even start .

I think it's kinda funny that the airlines were worried about the financial impact , but I guess it's true that some of us might end up paying more in the long run . Still, can't they just find a way to make it work? Maybe some sort of middle ground where everyone gets a little bit of compensation ? That'd be amazing .