RefundRules

Information, not legal advice. RefundRules summarizes US DOT rules from 14 CFR Part 260. It does not know your ticket, the airline's records, or facts you leave out. Confirm with the airline and the DOT before relying on it.

RefundRules: US airline refund rights, checked against the rules

Plain English summaries of 14 CFR Part 260 with citations, plus a free MCP server so your AI agent can check a flight problem.

Install

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  "mcpServers": {
    "refundrules": { "url": "https://refundrules.pages.dev/mcp" }
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Tools: check_refund_eligibility, explain_rule. Read only.

Guides

• Flight cancelled? When US airlines owe you a cash refund
• Flight delayed 3 hours? US refund rules for significant delays
• Airline changed your schedule? Refund rules for airport, connection and downgrade changes
• Voucher or cash refund? What US rules say about airline credits
• How long does an airline have to refund you? 7 business days or 20 days
• Delayed checked bag: when you get your bag fee back
• Paid for Wi-Fi or a seat you did not get? Ancillary fee refunds
• Booked through Expedia or another agency? Who owes the refund
• Only your flight number changed? The 2026 to 2027 enforcement pause
• Travelers with disabilities: extra significant change rules

Rules from 14 CFR Part 260 (eCFR Title 14 Part 260, up to date as of 2026-10-16). Retrieved 2026-10-20.