Airline passengers aren't guaranteed refunds for certain flight disruptions .

Under rules outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT), if an airline cancels a flight or makes a major schedule change, passengers are entitled to a refund if they choose not to travel under the new terms. However, if a traveler accepts a significantly delayed or modified flight, or takes an alternative flight offered by the airline, they are not eligible for a refund. It does not guarantee cash compensation beyond the refund.

The rules differ slightly from a Biden-era proposal, later dropped by the Trump administration in September, that would have required airlines to provide more compensation for delays and cancellations that were caused by an airline. It would have also established uniform refu

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