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FLIGHT Act

USA119th CongressS-1679| Senate 
| Updated: 5/8/2025
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The FLIGHT Act requires covered air carriers to provide passengers with timely notifications for domestic or international flights experiencing a delayed departure or taxi delay of 15 minutes or more. These notifications must be sent to each passenger via email or text message , occurring at least every 15 minutes until the delay is resolved. Each notification must include the new estimated time of departure and arrival , offering crucial updates to travelers. Additionally, the bill mandates that these communications provide a clear mechanism for passengers to opt out of receiving further notifications for that specific flight.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3953
FLIGHT Act
May 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5087
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3953
    FLIGHT Act


  • May 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5087
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5087: FLIGHT Act

FLIGHT Act

USA119th CongressS-1679| Senate 
| Updated: 5/8/2025
The FLIGHT Act requires covered air carriers to provide passengers with timely notifications for domestic or international flights experiencing a delayed departure or taxi delay of 15 minutes or more. These notifications must be sent to each passenger via email or text message , occurring at least every 15 minutes until the delay is resolved. Each notification must include the new estimated time of departure and arrival , offering crucial updates to travelers. Additionally, the bill mandates that these communications provide a clear mechanism for passengers to opt out of receiving further notifications for that specific flight.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3953
FLIGHT Act
May 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5087
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3953
    FLIGHT Act


  • May 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5087
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5087: FLIGHT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted