Airlines could soon be forced to pay you if your flight is delayed or canceled

• The Biden administration is proposing a new rule to address airline passengers' rights in the US.
• It would require airlines to provide cash compensation for flight delays and cancellations.
• JetBlue and Alaska Airlines are the only carriers that offer flight credit during lengthy delays, the DOT says.

The Biden administration announced plans Monday to propose a new rule that would require airlines to provide passengers cash compensation and cover the cost of meals, hotels, and flight rebooking in the case of controllable cancellations and delays.