H.R.5556

Flight Refund Fairness Act

Introduced·9/23/25

Flight Refund Fairness Act mandates air carriers to transfer funds for refunds within 7 days of receiving them.

The Flight Refund Fairness Act amends title 49, United States Code, to ensure air carriers transfer funds to ticket agents for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights within the required timeframe for providing refunds to passengers. This change mandates that ticket agents must provide refunds within 7 days of receiving the funds from the air carrier.

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Subcommittee on Aviation Committee
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History

Sep 24, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sep 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 23, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.