On its way out, the Biden administration renews a push for airline-consumer protections

AP Airlines Writer

The Biden administration has only seven weeks left in office, but officials are still trying to enact consumer-protection regulations on airlines. The Transportation Department said Thursday that it will begin taking steps toward requiring airlines to pay cash compensation starting at $200 to passengers who are stranded when airlines cause flights to be canceled or changed. The fate of a compensation rule will be left in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The industry trade group Airlines for America says the compensation proposal would drive up ticket prices. The group says the Biden administration is intent on reregulating the U.S. airline industry.