Travel Insurance 2026: Is It Worth It After the Delay Rule Change? When to Buy & Skip

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Quick Takeaways Introduction In November 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) withdrew a Biden-era “Airline Passenger Rights” proposal that had sought public comment on stronger passenger protections commonly discussed as including automatic cash compensation for significant, controllable flight delays. The concept travelers heard about most often was $200 to $775, depending on delay length. … Read more