Trump axes Biden plan that would have forced airlines to pay passengers cash for delays

The Trump administration on Friday rescinded a Biden-era proposal that would have required airlines to compensate passengers in cash for U.S. flight disruptions caused by carriers.White House officials in 2023 said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would issue new rules forcing airlines to refund passengers for cancellations and other coinciding expenses, including hotel rooms, meals and transportation. Department of Transportation (DOT) officials said Friday the plan was axed because it ‍would cause "unnecessary regulatory burdens," according to a report from Reuters.DELAYED OR CANCEL