For the first time, travelers will know the types of flight changes that warrant a refund if the passenger chooses not to continue with booked travel. The rules also specify that a canceled flight would entitle a passenger to a refund if the passenger does not continue with their booked trip.

These are optimistic numbers for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. A storm that was pounding California's Sierra Nevada with snow Tuesday took aim at the Colorado Rockies and could roll east and slam the Appalachians on Thanksgiving Day.

The busy holiday travel season is underway, and millions are traveling by air nationwide. Here's what you need to know about airline refund rules before you fly.

This new rule ensures airlines compensate consumers fairly when air travel fails, but it has some limitations. Find out whether you qualify.