1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

I’m writing to urge your strong opposition to the Trump Administration’s recent decision to roll back critical airline consumer protections—specifically, the Biden Administration’s withdrawn rule that would have required carriers to compensate passengers for flight disruptions caused by the airlines themselves. As Axios reports, the proposed rule would have guaranteed between $200 and $775 in compensation—depending on the delay or cancellation length—as well as meals, lodging, and rebooking on rival airlines at no additional cost. These consumer protections were aligned with European policies and represented a long-overdue step toward fairness and clarity in air travel.   The Administration’s justification—that such regulations are “extra-statutory” and unduly burdensome—rings hollow. While deregulation may benefit industry profits, it comes at the expense of everyday Americans who rely on transparent, enforceable consumer rights. Without these safeguards, travelers have no reliable recourse when airlines cancel or delay flights for reasons within their control. This rollback is also part of a troubling pattern: advancing deregulation at the expense of consumer protection. Axios notes that this move mirrors a broader trend against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other pro-consumer policies.    We expect elected officials to stand up for constituents—especially when powerful industries lobby against consumer protections. Removing these safeguards treats airline disruptions as inconveniences rather than serious disruptions to families’ finances and livelihoods. I strongly urge you to: 1. Publicly oppose this rollback and call for its reversal. 2. Support legislation that ensures a minimum level of protection for passengers, such as guaranteed compensation and rebooking when delays or cancellations occur. 3. Advocate for the restoration and strengthening of future rulemaking authority at the DOT to promote fairness and transparency in air travel.