S 4665 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2022
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Introduced Jul 28, 2022 Last action Jul 28, 2022
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Jul 28, 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jul 28, 2022
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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