U.S. airlines aren’t required to compensate passengers for flight delays. Refunds are only guaranteed for entirely canceled flights (assuming the passenger opts not to be rebooked by the airline).

If Robert Zemeckis' Flight sticks in the consciousness of the movie-going public - and indeed, if it's in play come Oscar night - it'll be entirely because of the movie's unforgettable first act.

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. U.S. airlines aren’t required to compensate passengers for flight delays. Refunds are only guaranteed for entirely canceled flights (assuming the ...