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Prompt Refunds for Cancelled Flights: New Passenger Rights

This act aims to ensure that airlines and ticket agents must promptly refund money for cancelled or significantly changed flights. This means greater protection for passengers, who will not have to wait long for a refund if their travel is disrupted.
Key points
Airlines and ticket agents must refund ticket money if a flight is cancelled or significantly changed, unless the passenger voluntarily accepts an alternative.
Refunds must be issued within 48 hours for credit/electronic payments or 14 days for cash/check payments.
Significant flight changes include delays of 3 hours (domestic) or 6 hours (international), airport changes, increased stops, or significant aircraft downgrade.
Failure to provide a prompt refund can result in a penalty 10 times the ticket price for the carrier.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9636
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]
Process start date: 2022-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prompt Refunds for Cancelled Flights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9636.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airlines and ticket agents must refund ticket money if a flight is cancelled or significantly changed, unless the passenger voluntarily accepts an alternative.
  • Refunds must be issued within 48 hours for credit/electronic payments or 14 days for cash/check payments.
  • Significant flight changes include delays of 3 hours (domestic) or 6 hours (international), airport changes, increased stops, or significant aircraft downgrade.
  • Failure to provide a prompt refund can result in a penalty 10 times the ticket price for the carrier.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport