Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 17
- Latest action
- Dec 4, 2025
What it does
The Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act would require airlines to provide cash compensation, free rebooking, and reimbursement for amenities like meals and lodging to passengers affected by significant flight delays or cancellations directly attributable to the carrier. It mandates the Department of Transportation to establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to develop recommendations and issue an interim final rule within 18 months of enactment, setting minimum compensation at $300 for delays over 3 hours but under 6 hours, and $600 for delays of 6 hours or more, with an interim rule providing $750 in cash compensation. The bill applies to U.S. and foreign air carriers…
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Where it goes next
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