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Bumped on a domestic flight and arriving over 2 hours late. The airline owes up to what share of your one-way fare?

400%, subject to a cap.

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  1. 200%
  2. 400% ✔
  3. 100%

Why: Over 2 hours late on a domestic flight earns 400% of the one-way fare, subject to a cap. For international flights, the threshold is over 4 hours.

Huh, didn't know that: Airlines may cap the 400% payment at $2,150.

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Answer: 400%. Over 2 hours late on a domestic flight earns 400% of the one-way fare, subject to a cap. For international flights, the threshold is over 4 hours.

  1. DOT: Bumping and oversales www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/bumping-oversales
    Over 2 hour arrival delay: 400% of one-way fare
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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