A new U.S. Department of Transportation rule that went into effect last month says if your flight is delayed by more than three hours for domestic trips, or more than six hours for international trips, you’re automatically entitled to a refund if you choose not to travel on the delayed flight, USA Today reported.

While many Americans prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, Charlotte Douglas International Airport workers have initiated a strike. Beginning on Monday, November 25, 2024, the strike involves hundreds of essential airport service workers demanding higher wages and improved working conditions.