Originally Posted by
Dave_US
The DOT announced new rules regarding flight delays and cancelations
here. Would be worth discussing how this compares with EU261 compensation. One thing jumps out immediately. Unlike EU261 where you have to ask for the compensation, the DOT rule stipulates that compensation should be automatically issued. There may be other noteworthy similarities/contrasts.
I think you might be misinterpreting the new rules a bit. Based on the fact sheet, I think the new rules require prompt and automatic _refunds_ (Not _compensation_ a la EU261) to the original form of payment in the case of canceled or significantly delayed flights.
Lower down in the fact sheet , it does refer to _proposed_ new rules requiring compensation and mandatory amenities, which would be closer to the EU261 requirements if they were to go into effect.
Does anyone know when the rules finalized today go into effect? I could not find that info in the fact sheet.