HR 5556 United States House · 119th Congress

Flight Refund Fairness Act

This bill requires airlines and ticket agents to issue refunds within 7 days for canceled or significantly delayed/changed flights. It directly affects travelers who experience flight disruptions and the airlines/ticket agents handling refunds. The key change replaces vague "prompt" refund language with a specific 7-day deadline after the ticket agent receives funds from the airline. This applies to all domestic and international flights covered under existing airline refund rules. The rule tightens existing requirements without creating new obligations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 23, 2025 Last action Sep 24, 2025
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Sep 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
lower
Sep 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Sep 23, 2025
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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