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The U.S. Department of Transportation has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have required cash compensation for significantly delayed flights.

Airlines are still required to offer refunds for cancellations.

Compensation for delays now depends on individual airline policies.

Air travelers seem to have a growing list of worries about flying.

Concerns from severe weather to tech glitches and aircraft issues can significantly delay flights. And the cost of airfare continues increasing .

And now, rules concerning consumer protections for air travelers are changing. Most notably, on Sept. 4, the U.S. Department of Transportation rescinded a proposed rule requiring cash refunds for delayed flights.

It also scrapped a rule forcing the disclosure of service fees su

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