Have you been screwed over by an airline yet this summer? The government has let them create their own rules since 1978.

The article discusses the Biden administration's proposed rules aimed at enhancing protections for U.S. airline passengers, particularly in response to a significant increase in flight delays and cancellations in early 2023. The proposed regulations would require airlines to compensate passengers for cancellations and significant delays caused by factors within the airlines' control, aligning U.S. protections more closely with those in the European Union and Canada. Historically, consumer advocates have sought stronger passenger rights since the 1970s, but efforts have largely been unsuccessful, with airlines maintaining control over their policies. The article also highlights previous legislative attempts to establish a passenger bill of rights and contrasts U.S. regulations with the more comprehensive protections mandated in the EU. [Extracted from the article]