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

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US President Joe Biden walks to Air Force One at Munich Airport June 28, 2022,
In Europe, airline passengers are guaranteed cash compensation of up to 600 euros if their arrival is delayed by more than three hours.

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2 brothers got stuck for 2 days after American Airlines canceled their connecting flight and didn't offer any vouchers

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An American Airlines Plane
The brothers' flight from Dallas, Texas to Boise, Idaho was canceled Thursday.

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These are the best and worst US airlines for on-time performance in 2022, according to DOT data — see the list

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Delta air lines
Delta Air Lines was the most timely airline in 2022.

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Passenger says airline offered him an 8-hour bus ride to his destination after his connecting flight was canceled

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WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8
A WestJet spokesperson said the cancellation was due to "unscheduled aircraft maintenance."

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20-minute drive turns into 7-hour nightmare for stranded traveler after winter storm wreaks havoc across US

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Stranded at the airport
Michael Ricchiuti waits in Salt Lake City after his flight was canceled by snow Wednesday.

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Southwest Airlines reimbursed a couple for a $500 used car they bought to drive home after their flight was canceled

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Canceled flight travelers line for booking in front of a Southwest Airlines sign at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado
Southwest Airlines cancelled more than 16,000 flights in late December ba cause of severe weather and cascading network failures.

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The Biden administration gave Southwest a deadline to issue refunds for the flight chaos over Christmas. A month later, some passengers were still waiting to be paid.

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737.

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Almost 1,000 flights have been canceled after an arctic storm hit parts of the US and caused disruption at Texas airports

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A Southwest Airlines jetliner lands at Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..
Southwest Airlines cancelled more than 300 flights on Tuesday as winter weather hit parts of the US.

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