Airlines will now have to pay you when they mess up.

The Department of Transportation just approved a new rule to make airlines give you an automatic refund if your flight is canceled or delayed or if they lose your bags.

It’s a game-changer for U.S. travel. We talked about it with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. 

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