Section 511(b) reporting category for ten delay causes takes effect on 19 Oct 2026
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A new reporting category called Section 511(b) for ten specific causes of flight delays and cancellations will become effective on 19 October 2026, according to the US Department of Transportation.
Disruptions that were previously classified under the Air Carrier category will be excluded from that category, and airlines’ obligations to provide free meals, hotel accommodation and transport depend on whether a disruption is classified as within the carrier’s control. The ten excluded circumstances include unexpected aircraft repairs that cannot be postponed, medical emergencies beyond an airline’s control, and disruptions caused by unruly passengers.