What Happened
New Rules Limit Airline Responsibility For Mechanical Delays
The US Department of Transportation has introduced new rules that classify certain unexpected aircraft maintenance problems as outside an airline’s control, potentially limiting their responsibility to provide complimentary meals and accommodation to stranded passengers. The change, which comes into effect on October 19, may affect the way airlines handle delays and could have implications for passenger rights. The development was reported on Instagram by flightdrama, citing the US Department of Transportation’s published regulation.