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Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights

USA117th CongressS-3222| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights This bill expands protections for passengers in air transportation. Among other things, the bill requires the Department of Transportation to implement regulations relating to protections for airline passengers from being required to involuntarily relinquish their seats, unless necessary for safety or security; the elimination of the dollar limitations on compensation to passengers denied boarding due to overbooking; compensation to passengers for delayed or cancelled flights; interline agreements between air carriers and other transportation providers; training on the rights of passengers; unreasonable air carrier fees; unrestricted access of consumers to information on schedules, fares, fees, and taxes; accuracy in pricing of tickets and disclosure of lowest fares; and notifications to passengers of their rights and eligibility for refunds. The Federal Aviation Administration must (1) prohibit any air carrier from reducing seat size or leg room, and (2) report on the quality of food and potable water on passenger aircraft and the sufficiency of flight crews and aircraft. The bill provides a private right of action for passengers aggrieved by airline actions and increases civil penalties on air carriers for violations of passenger protections.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2341
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights
Nov 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2341
    Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights


  • November 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6215: FAIR Fees Act of 2021
  • S 117-3352: FAIR Fees Act of 2021

Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights

USA117th CongressS-3222| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights This bill expands protections for passengers in air transportation. Among other things, the bill requires the Department of Transportation to implement regulations relating to protections for airline passengers from being required to involuntarily relinquish their seats, unless necessary for safety or security; the elimination of the dollar limitations on compensation to passengers denied boarding due to overbooking; compensation to passengers for delayed or cancelled flights; interline agreements between air carriers and other transportation providers; training on the rights of passengers; unreasonable air carrier fees; unrestricted access of consumers to information on schedules, fares, fees, and taxes; accuracy in pricing of tickets and disclosure of lowest fares; and notifications to passengers of their rights and eligibility for refunds. The Federal Aviation Administration must (1) prohibit any air carrier from reducing seat size or leg room, and (2) report on the quality of food and potable water on passenger aircraft and the sufficiency of flight crews and aircraft. The bill provides a private right of action for passengers aggrieved by airline actions and increases civil penalties on air carriers for violations of passenger protections.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2341
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights
Nov 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2341
    Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights


  • November 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6215: FAIR Fees Act of 2021
  • S 117-3352: FAIR Fees Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted