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166. Listen to This Before Your Next Flight with Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Jun 27, 2024
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg discusses airline passenger protections, high-speed rail projects, and a vision for safer roads. Topics include automatic refunds for flight cancellations, increased transparency in airline fees, and advancements in public transportation for sustainability and accessibility.
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- New legislation ensures automatic refunds for canceled or delayed flights, enhancing transparency and simplifying the refund process for passengers.
- Transportation initiatives aim to improve safety and accessibility through projects like transit-oriented development and modern infrastructure integration.
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Impactful Legislation for Airline Passenger Rights
An exciting discussion in the episode focuses on Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressing new legislation aimed at improving airline passenger rights, notably concerning flight delays and cancellations. The legislation ensures automatic refunds for flights canceled or significantly delayed, without requiring passengers to request them. This proactive approach aims to simplify the refund process and enhance transparency by mandating that airlines disclose fees upfront, preventing surprise charges for customers.
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