Airlines get another year before paying more for lost bags and denied boarding

The US Department of Transportation will not fine airlines for failing to meet new compensation rules until March 2025. This means passengers will not receive higher payments for lost luggage or denied boarding for another year.

The Department of Transportation previously announced new, higher limits for how much airlines must pay passengers for lost bags and for being bumped from flights. This delay means airlines get more time to adjust their operations before these new costs hit their balance sheets. For passengers, it means the current, lower compensation limits remain in effect for another year.