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Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-561| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2023
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4665
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1233
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4665
    Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022


  • February 28, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1233
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1233: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023
Aviation and airportsConsumer affairsTransportation costs

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-561| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2023
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4665
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1233
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4665
    Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022


  • February 28, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1233
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1233: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsConsumer affairsTransportation costs