What does Preamble of HR 5556 do?

This bill aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It would require air carriers to transfer funds to ticket agents for cancelled, significantly delayed, or changed flights. The timing of these transfers would align with the timeframe for providing refunds to passengers.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5556 do?

This bill is formally titled the Flight Refund Fairness Act.

What does REFUNDS FOR CANCELLED OR SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED OR CHANGED of HR 5556 do?

This section amends Section 42305(e) of title 49, United States Code, concerning refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights. The amendment modifies the timeframe for providing refunds, specifying a deadline related to a date described in subsection (b). Ticket agents are required to provide refunds to individuals within 7 days of receiving funds from the air carrier or foreign air carrier. The amendment alters the language regarding alternatives to refunds and references subsection (b).

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Flight Refund Fairness Act — HR. 5556

Last updated: 9/24/2025 · Introduced: 9/23/2025

Author: Maria Salazar (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires airlines to transfer funds to ticket agents for cancelled, significantly delayed, or changed flights, aligning with passenger refund timelines.
It amends existing law to specify a deadline for airlines to provide refunds and requires ticket agents to refund passengers within 7 days of receiving funds.
The bill modifies language regarding alternatives to refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed flights.

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