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Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4665| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022 This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an airline cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight up until 48 hours of 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.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8605
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • July 28, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8605
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8605: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022
Aviation and airportsConsumer affairsTransportation costs

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4665| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022 This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an airline cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight up until 48 hours of 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.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8605
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • July 28, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8605
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8605: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsConsumer affairsTransportation costs