How the Trump Administration Is Eroding Airline Passengers’ Rights NYT - Business By: Christine Chung 8 October 2026 at 09:00 Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines. © Megan Varner/Getty ImagesDuring President Trump’s second term, the Department of Transportation has, among other things, dropped an initiative to force airlines to pay customers cash for some flight disruptions.
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