New regulations come into force today that mean passengers that are bumped from overbooked flights and require a refund of fees for lost baggage, can claim increased compensation. Passengers who are bumped from flights and delayed for up to two hours can get get twice the ticket price, up to $650, and as much as four times the ticket value, up to $1,300, for delays longer than two hours. The compensation was previously the ticket value up to $400. Under the new regulations, airlines are required to disclose ancillary fees on their websites, such as fees for meals and checking

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