(AP) — The Transportation Department is thinking of requiring the airlines to offer flyers refunds if their flight schedule changes significantly — or if their airline makes major changes to their itinerary. The proposed rules announced yesterday would force carriers to give refunds if their departure or arrival time changes by three hours or more for a domestic flight — or at least six hours for an international one. The refunds would apply to travelers who buy non-refundable tickets, which usually cost less and are favored by many leisure travelers.
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