The rule sought to require airlines to compensate stranded passengers with cash, lodging and meals for flight cancellations or delays caused by the carrier.

The Trump administration said on Thursday it will not require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when U.S. flight disruptions are caused by carriers. In December, the U.S. Transportation Department under then President Joe Biden sought public comment on the rulemaking process about whether airlines should be required to pay $200-$300 for domestic delays of at least three hours and up to $775 for longer delays,