Disney4me Posted July 25, 2024 Report Share Posted July 25, 2024 The Department of Transportation has just announced a new investigation is now underway into Delta Airlines. ©Getty Images It’s been almost a week since a global outage involving software updates left millions of travelers stranded with flight cancellations and delays across the country. While the airline companies have worked to restore flights as swiftly as possible, there’s still one major airline that just can’t seem to get back up and running as usual just yet. This ongoing problem has caught the attention of the Department of Transportation due to its high volume of consumer complaints. According to NPR, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched an investigation to find out why Delta Airlines is now on its 5th consecutive day canceling and delaying flights. In a statement released by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday, the department stressed they have “made clear to Delta that they must take care of their passengers and honor their customer service commitments.” To put a number to the chaos, according to data collected by FlightAware, which is a flight tracking website used by travelers, Delta Airlines had already canceled more than 400 flights and delayed around 860 flights for the day. MCO Luggage Drop-Off In response to the Department of Transportation’s investigation announcement, it seems Delta is attempting to be cooperative throughout the whole situation. Delta’s statement also went on to note that their teams were working around the clock to resolve the issues and resort to normal operations as quickly as possible. ©Getty Images So other than extended delays, what else could the Department of Transportation look into within this investigation? Perhaps that answer lies within a letter Delta released this past Sunday. According to NPR, in the letter, Delta Airlines offered travel waivers to customers on flights impacted by the global outage. This waiver option would allow travelers to change itineraries and rebook their flights without any additional fees. This option seems nice enough, however, there are recent law changes that need to be followed now with airline cancellations. ©Delta We’ve talked about the law updates which allow airline travelers the option to request a prompt cash refund for their cancelled flights instead of solely being offered a waiver, voucher, or credit for future or alternate flights. And, as the DOT’s Pete Buttigieg pointed out on X, “timely reimbursements for food and hotel stays to consumers affected by these delays and cancellations, as well as adequate customer service assistance.” ©Getty Images It will be interesting to hear how the Department of Transportation’s investigation turns out, see how quickly Delta Airlines is able to resume normal flights once again, and looking to see if more options are made available to travelers experiencing delays and cancellations from Delta Airlines. We’re constantly keeping up with the latest travel tips, news, and updates so make sure you’re following us for all the latest! Former Flight Attendant Reveals 4 Things You NEED To Pack When Flying Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Do you have a preferred airline you choose to travel with when you fly? Tell us all the reasons behind your decision in the comments below!The post NEWS: Thousands of Delta Flight Delays and Cancelations Prompt Federal Investigation first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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