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Texas Flight Delay Refund Rights Under the 2024 DOT Rule
Texas travelers can invoke the DOT's 2024 automatic refund rule (14 C.F.R. Part 260) for flight cancellations and delays of 3+ hours (domestic) or 6+ hours (international). Texas's Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 17.41) provides an additional state-level remedy: airlines that engage in deceptive refund practices, offering a voucher and claiming no cash refund is owed, may be liable for triple damages plus attorney's fees under the DTPA.
Texas's DTPA allows you to seek triple damages from airlines that engage in deceptive refund practices, a powerful supplement to the DOT's 2024 refund rule.
Governing law
DOT 14 C.F.R. Part 260 (2024) + Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 17.41)
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Texas Flight Refund FAQs
What are my rights under the 2024 DOT rule in Texas?▾
The same automatic cash refund rights apply in all 50 states. For cancellations or delays of 3+ hours domestic / 6+ hours international, you are entitled to an automatic cash refund within 7 days (credit card) or 20 days (other payment). 14 C.F.R. Part 260.
Can I sue an airline in Texas court?▾
Airlines are regulated federally, which limits some state law claims under the Airline Deregulation Act (ADA, 49 U.S.C. § 41713). However, state consumer protection laws that don't 'relate to rates, routes, or services' may still apply. Texas DTPA claims for deceptive refund practices are worth exploring with a consumer attorney for large amounts. Small claims in Texas handles up to $20,000.
What's the fastest way to get my money back?▾
1) Send a written demand to the airline citing 14 C.F.R. Part 260. 2) Dispute the charge with your credit card issuer (chargeback). 3) File a DOT complaint at airconsumer.dot.gov. Credit card chargebacks are typically the fastest resolution for amounts under $10,000.
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