14 CFR § 260.7 - Affirmative acceptance of an offer of alternative compensation.

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title: "14 CFR § 260.7 - Affirmative acceptance of an offer of alternative compensation."
title_number: 14
title_name: "Aeronautics and Space"
section_number: "260.7"
section_name: "Affirmative acceptance of an offer of alternative compensation."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION PROCEEDINGS)"
subchapter_number: "A"
subchapter_name: "ECONOMIC REGULATIONS"
part_number: "260"
part_name: "REFUNDS FOR AIRLINE FARE AND ANCILLARY SERVICE FEES"
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# 260.7 Affirmative acceptance of an offer of alternative compensation.

A covered carrier must not deem a consumer to have accepted an offer for travel credits, vouchers, or other compensation in lieu of a refund under § 260.6(c) unless the consumer affirmatively agrees to the alternative form of compensation.

[DOT-OST-2022-0089, 89 FR 65537, Aug. 12, 2024]