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.

Workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport's key unions went on strike Monday morning, just days before a million travelers were expected to pass through the airport for Thanksgiving holiday travel.

Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte's airport, one of the nation's busiest, went on strike Monday in a demand for higher wages during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel.

Charlotte-Douglas Internationa Airport is a hub for travelers from the Triad throughout the year, but especially for the holidays. A travel expert weighed in our how to handle any possible disruptions from the service workers' strike at the Charlotte airport.

Asheville Regional Airport flights are continuing normally despite the strike at the Charlotte airport, an official says.