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HOUSE 1233118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

Last Action
3/1/2023

Actions

  • 2023-03-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • 2023-02-28Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-02-28Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-02-28Introduced in House
  • 2023-02-28Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-28 (00)

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an air carrier cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The bill permits air carriers and tickets agents to offer alternative forms of compensation, including credit or vouchers, provided that such offer is valid indefinitely, and the offer includes a clear and conspicuous notice of the passenger's right to a cash refund.

Additionally, the bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to disclose to passengers, prior to the sale of airline tickets, that they can cancel their tickets and receive a full refund.


Cosponsors (17)

  • Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
  • Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
  • André Carson (D-IN)
  • Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • NYDIA VELAZQUEZ (D-NY)
  • Ro Khanna (D-CA)
  • Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
  • Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
  • Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
  • JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
  • Judy Chu (D-CA)
  • J. Correa (D-CA)
  • Jill Tokuda (D-HI)
  • Mike Levin (D-CA)
  • Katie Porter (D-CA)
  • Greg Casar (D-TX)

Subjects

  • Aviation and airports
  • Consumer affairs
  • Transportation costs
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