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Refunds and Other Consumer Protections (2024 FAA Reauthorization)
The Transportation Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 12, 2024. It took effect on August 12, 2024.
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What the agency says
The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) published a final rule on April 26, 2024, to establish requirements for refunds and other protections for consumers of air travel. Subsequent to publication of that final rule, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Act) was signed into law on May 16, 2024. This final rule amends the Department's regulations, as updated by the April 26, 2024, final rule, consistent with the requirements of the Act.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-17602
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Transportation Department
- Published
- August 12, 2024
- Takes effect
- August 12, 2024
- Dates
- This rule is effective August 12, 2024.
- Docket
- Docket No. DOT-OST-2022-0089
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 2105-AF04
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 14 CFR 259; 14 CFR 260; 14 CFR 399
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Air carriers; Air rates and fares; Air taxis; Consumer protection; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Small businesses
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 5
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