Pete Buttigieg Demands Airlines Comply with New Refund Rules

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued a stern warning to the 10 largest U.S. airlines, requiring them to adhere to new passenger refund obligations passed by Congress in May. Buttigieg rejected the industry's request for additional time to meet the new provisions.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday issued a stern warning to the nation's largest airlines, insisting they comply with new passenger refund obligations enacted by Congress in May.

In letters addressed to the CEOs of the top 10 U.S. airlines, Buttigieg emphasized that the new refund provisions must be followed without delay.

He outright rejected the industry's request for additional time to implement these changes, underscoring the urgency of protecting passenger rights.