Cancelled flights from New York’s JFK Airport. Today, the Obama administration announced new consumer-protection rules for air travelers. Travelers whose flights are bumped will be eligible for up to $1,300 in compensation (up from $800). Airlines must also allow travelers to make changes to their reservation without penalty up to 24 hours before a flight.
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Gabriel Arana is a contributing editor at The American Prospect. His articles on gay rights, immigration, and media have appeared in publications including The New Republic, The Nation, Salon, The Advocate, and The Daily Beast. More by Gabriel Arana
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