H.R.5502

AirFAIR Act Airline Freeze of Astronomical Increases in Rates Act

Introduced·9/18/25

AirFAIR Act aims to prevent excessive airfare increases during disasters or emergencies.

The AirFAIR Act, or Airline Freeze of Astronomical Increases in Rates Act, seeks to amend title 49, United States Code, by directing the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations ensuring airfare fairness during disasters or emergencies. It defines an excessive increase as a 30 percent or more hike in ticket prices. The Federal Aviation Administration must study and report to Congress on unfair ticket pricing practices related to disasters or emergencies.

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Subcommittee on Aviation Committee
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History

Sep 19, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sep 18, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 18, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.