2105-AF36 202504 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2105 Office of the Secretary OST 2100 Department of Transportation DOT Airline Refunds and Other Consumer Protections III

This rulemaking is intended to reduce regulatory burdens on airlines and ticket agents by addressing (1) the definition of a flight cancellation that would entitle consumers to ticket refunds, (2) the meaning of timely bag delivery for domestic and international flights, (3) automatic refunds of ancillary fees for services not provided, and (4) carrier obligations to consumers affected by a serious communicable disease. 

]]> Other Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage Undetermined No Deregulatory 14 CFR Aeronautics and Space 49 U.S.C. 41712 No NPRM 02/00/2026 NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/2026 No None No No No Blane Workie A. Assistant General Counsel 2105 Office of the Secretary OST 202 366-9342 202 366-7153 blane.workie@ost.dot.gov Room 4116/C-70, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC 20590