A new rule from the Department of Transportation is set to take effect this month. This rule may reduce compensation options for air travelers who experience flight disruptions. The change could affect certain types of disruptions, although specifics are not provided here.

Further details about the rule and its potential impact on travelers can be found through the source. The Department of Transportation's new rule is expected to start soon, but exact implications for air travelers are not fully described in the available information.

The source provides more information about the upcoming rule and its effects on compensation for flight disruptions.