The Transportation Department will let airlines with compliant cybersecurity programs avoid providing meal vouchers or hotels when flights are delayed or canceled by cybersecurity attacks. The new rule also creates a separate delay-tracking category for these incidents, while drawing mixed reactions from consumer advocates and aviation security groups. #ScatteredSpider #CollinsAerospace #CrowdStrike #DepartmentofTransportation #FAA
Keypoints
- The DOT will classify cybersecurity attacks as “not controllable” disruptions.
- Airlines may no longer owe vouchers or hotel stays for cyberattack-related delays if they comply with cybersecurity rules.
- The rule creates a new delay-reporting category for better tracking of flight disruptions.
- FlyersRights criticized the change and urged stronger airline system testing.
- The rule stems from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and includes reporting support from Aviation ISAC.
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