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December 15, 2025

After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls

  • The new DOT guidance clarifies that disruptions from recalls aren't considered within an airline's control.
    • By RIO YAMAT
    AP Airlines and Travel Writer

    The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance telling airlines they do not have to cover passenger expenses, such as meals or hotel stays, when flight cancellations or long delays are caused by aircraft recalls.

    The guidance, released on Wednesday, comes after widespread disruptions last month amid the busy Thanksgiving travel period in the U.S. stemming from inspections and software updates that carriers had to perform immediately for safety reasons on a widely used Airbus commercial aircraft. About 6,000 planes were impacted.


     
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