Travel Tips & Trends

Baggage liability minimum raised

Passengers on domestic U.S. flights are now eligible for more compensation for lost, delayed or damaged baggage. The U.S. Department of Transportation raised the domestic travel minimum baggage liability limit—the cap airlines can place on how much they pay a passenger in compensation-from $2,800 to $3,000.

The new minimum went into effect at the end of February. Airlines can set their liability limit higher than $3,000 if they choose.

The rule does not apply to baggage compensation on international flights, which is regulated by international agreements.