Automatic Refunds For Flyers: Here’s How it Works in Europe
The European Union’s rule gives a glimpse into how the U.S. may enforce its automatic refunds policy – though there are key differences.
Meghna Maharishi is Skift’s Airline Reporter, where she covers everything from loyalty programs to policy-making in Washington, D.C. She previously covered the airline industry at The Points Guy, worked on the investigative desk at CNBC, and did data visualization at CNN Politics. Send tips to Meghna on Signal at mmaharishi.61.
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Clear Becomes an Enrollment Provider for TSA Pre-Check
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