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Airlines facing new baggage delay penalties

October 31, 2016

Via: The Hill

Should airlines reimburse passengers for delayed bags?

That’s the question the Department of Transportation (DOT) is asking as it contemplates whether passengers should receive a refund when their baggage doesn’t show up on time.

“Each delayed bag affects an individual passenger’s travel experience, resulting in inconvenience and other harms,” the DOT said Friday.

Airlines have fallen under increasing scrutiny in Washington over delayed luggage as baggage fees soar.

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