Proposal:Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 561
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an air carrier cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight at least 48 hours before 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 Title

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-02-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
• 2023-02-28: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.