Increased Limits on Denied Boarding Compensation, Domestic Baggage Liability Limits, and Civil Penalty Amounts
On May 27, 2015, DOT announced higher maximum limits on certain “Passenger Protections” and on civil penalty amounts that DOT may impose. The new limits take effect on August 25, 2015. The limits are reviewed every two years and are adjusted to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).
This Final Rule will: