Under the new rule, airlines and travel agents would also have to give passengers flight credits or vouchers without a definite expiration date if they’re unable to travel because of the pandemic - because of travel bans, closed borders or health concerns. “This new proposed rule would protect the rights of travelers and help ensure they get the timely refunds they deserve from the airlines.”įlights canceled ahead of Father’s Day, Juneteenth Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in the Wednesday news release from the department. “When Americans buy an airline ticket, they should get to their destination safely, reliably, and affordably,” U.S.