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US Delays Airline Delay Rule
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The US Department of Transportation is delaying a final rule on airline delay categories until February 1, 2027.
The rule was published on September 3, 2026.
Airlines for America requested the delay on September 21, 2026, to give carriers and the Department time to update their systems.
The Department agreed that the delay will provide clearer information for consumers and industry and allow for necessary approvals.
The new effective date will apply to reports on delays and cancellations of flights occurring on or after January 1, 2027.
Sources
- Cause of Airline Delay and Cancellation Categories Under Section 511(b) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024; Delay of Effective Date Federal Register, significant rules
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