Involuntary bumping occurs when you have a confirmed reservation and boarding pass, but are denied boarding due to overbooking:
For flight delays, Delta Air Lines offers compensation based on the duration of the delay and the original one-way fare. If the delay is less than 2 hours, passengers are entitled to 200% of the one-way fare, with a cap at $775. For delays of 2 hours or more, compensation increases to 400% of the one-way fare, capped at $1,350. It's important to note that this compensation applies specifically to the original one-way fare, not the entire round-trip ticket.
Delta is required to offer this compensation at the airport on the same day, even if they rebook passengers on another flight. Passengers have the option to receive the compensation either in cash or as a travel voucher. If a passenger disagrees with the compensation offered, they have the right to file a complaint with the Department of Transportation (DOT).
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