This only seems to be a problem for you Duffy.
don’t deliver a product, you don’t get to keep the money. It’s that simple.
Correct. That is what already happens. Now with this new reg airlines have to come up with a mechanisms for instant, automatic refunds regardless of how the tickets were purchased (through the airline, ticket broker, travel agent, package deals, etc.). And delays can have all kinds causes out of the control of airlines. Will some delays be exempt? Which ones? Who decides?
All of these things cost money and that extra cost will be passed on to travelers either through higher fares or cuts in service, or both.
All to “fix” a problem that didn’t exist.
This isn’t to help travelers. This is for votes.
And you all will pay more for flights.
Yay!