The bill would require airlines to provide full cash refunds, including taxes and extra fees, when they cancel a flight or significantly delay or change it. For this rule, a significant delay includes arriving at least 3 hours late on a domestic flight or 6 hours late on an international flight. Refunds would be due within 7 business days for credit card purchases and 20 days for cash or other payments. The bill would also let passengers cancel a ticket at least 48 hours before departure and receive a cash refund within 30 days, subject to the bill's carrier coverage rules. Vouchers could be offered instead only as an alternative the passenger may reject, and they could not expire.
If an airline cancels or significantly delays or changes your flight, you could request a full cash refund instead of taking another flight or accepting a voucher. If you cancel at least 48 hours before departure, covered carriers and ticket agents would have to offer a full cash refund and pay it within 30 days. The bill would require notices explaining refund rights and would allow civil penalties for violations.
The bill does not specify public spending or a funding source. It would require covered carriers and ticket agents to issue refunds and could subject them to civil penalties for violations.
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