Updated Nov 13, 2026
US Flight Refund Guides
Plain-English guides to your rights when a US airline cancels or delays your flight. No legal jargon, just clear answers backed by DOT rules and federal regulations.
Guides
Flight cancelled? When you get a cash refund
Your refund rights when an airline cancels your flight, including nonrefundable tickets.
Flight delayed: what you're owed in the US
The 3-hour and 6-hour thresholds, and why there's no US cash compensation for delays.
The DOT automatic refund rule, explained
A detailed breakdown of the 2024 rule, what changed in 2025–2026, and what's pending.
Flight cancelled: what to do in 30 minutes
Step-by-step guide to rebooking, getting a refund, and finding alternatives fast.
United cancelled or delayed flight
United's refund process, DOT-listed commitments, and how to request your refund.