Airlines would pay passengers for long flight delays or cancellations within the airline's control.
Airlines would have to pay passengers if their flights are significantly delayed or canceled due to reasons the airline could control. Passengers could get up to $775 depending on how long the delay is. This would also require airlines to rebook passengers on the next available flight at no extra cost if they miss a connection.
Today, airlines are generally required to offer refunds for canceled flights but not specific compensation for significant delays or cancellations within their control. If this bill becomes law, the Secretary of Transportation would create rules requiring airlines to pay passengers up to $300 or $775 for such delays, depending on their length, and rebook them on connecting flights at no extra cost.
HR 6820 · 119th Congress · December 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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