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S. 561 (118th)

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

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Introduced

28 February 2023

Last action

28 February 2023 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Edward Markey, Richard Blumenthal, Bernie Sanders, Brian Schatz, Elizabeth Warren, Peter Welch, Sheldon Whitehouse, Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

5 December 2025

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 2023

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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