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Bumped involuntarily on a domestic flight, arriving 1 to 2 hours late. What must the airline pay?

200% of your one-way fare, up to a cap.

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  1. 200% of your one-way fare ✔
  2. 100% of the fare
  3. 400% of the fare

Why: For domestic flights, an arrival delay of 1 to 2 hours earns 200% of the one-way fare, with a cap. No compensation under 1 hour late.

Huh, didn't know that: Airlines are free to pay you more than the required amount.

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Answer: 200% of your one-way fare. For domestic flights, an arrival delay of 1 to 2 hours earns 200% of the one-way fare, with a cap. No compensation under 1 hour late.

  1. DOT: Bumping and oversales www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/bumping-oversales
    1 to 2 hour arrival delay: 200% of one-way fare
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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