A new U.S. Department of Transportation rule that went into effect last month says if your flight is delayed by more than three hours for domestic trips, or more than six hours for international trips, you’re automatically entitled to a refund if you choose not to travel on the delayed flight, USA Today reported.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport service workers have gone on strike during the busy Thanksgiving travel week to protest what they call “poverty wages”.

CLT service works went on strike Monday morning, and travelers flying through Pitt Greenville Airport say they've noticed impacts, especially as the Thanksgiving travel rush gets underway.

CHARLOTTE ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Charlotte Douglas International Airport workers are on strike over what they call ‘poverty wages’ and ‘unfair labor practices’ as of 5 a.m. on Monday, November 25.

Workers organized with the Service Employees International Union struck at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Monday to protest low wages. The 24-hour strike, called specifically to coincide with the holiday travel season,

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States