Biden administration now says evacuation flights for Americans & Afghans fleeing Kabul will be free

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The Biden administration walked back previous statements that evacuation flights for Americans and Afghans in Kabul were not guaranteed to be free, now stating that those fleeing the country do not have to pay for their flights.

It comes after the administration previously said passengers fleeing the country would have to cover the cost, which could come out to $2,000 per person.

People are desperately fleeing Afghanistan after Taliban forces regained control of Kabul, reinstating their rule after more than two decades.

"In these unique circumstances, we have no intention of seeking any reimbursement from those fleeing Afghanistan," State Department spokesperson Ned Price told CNN on Friday.


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/biden-administration-now-says-evacuation-flights-for-americans-and-afghans-fleeing-kabul-will-be-free/ar-AANw9qu

[marble falls]

1. 45 would have raised the prices.

[Hoyt]

2. Never even considered we would charge for that. Jeeeez.

[NH Ethylene]

3. Backpedaling over something that should've been a no-brainer

Is not a good look for Biden. While I support the withdrawal completely, it does look like there have been some fumbles that are bad optically for the administration.