In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has moved to eliminate rules established during the Biden administration that required airlines to compensate passengers for flight disruptions. This decision means that U.S. airlines will no longer be obligated to provide cash compensation for delays, which was a measure intended to enhance customer rights. Critics, including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, have condemned this reversal, arguing that it undermines protections for travelers and favors airline interests. The White House has officially announced plans to scrap the compensation proposal, signaling a major change in the approach to airline regulations.