Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The "Flight Refund Fairness Act" aims to ensure passengers receive timely refunds for flights that are cancelled, significantly delayed, or changed. It amends title 49, United States Code, to establish clear deadlines for the transfer of funds between air carriers and ticket agents, ultimately benefiting consumers. Specifically, the bill mandates that air carriers transfer refund funds to a ticket agent no later than the date they are required to provide refunds directly to passengers. Subsequently, ticket agents must issue these refunds to individuals within seven days of receiving the funds from the air carrier, replacing the previous "promptly" requirement with a concrete timeline.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public Works
Flight Refund Fairness Act
USA119th CongressHR-5556| House
| Updated: 9/24/2025
The "Flight Refund Fairness Act" aims to ensure passengers receive timely refunds for flights that are cancelled, significantly delayed, or changed. It amends title 49, United States Code, to establish clear deadlines for the transfer of funds between air carriers and ticket agents, ultimately benefiting consumers. Specifically, the bill mandates that air carriers transfer refund funds to a ticket agent no later than the date they are required to provide refunds directly to passengers. Subsequently, ticket agents must issue these refunds to individuals within seven days of receiving the funds from the air carrier, replacing the previous "promptly" requirement with a concrete timeline.