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FLIGHT Act
Sponsored By: Representative Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
In Committee
Summary
Mandatory passenger notifications for flight delays. The bill would require covered air carriers to send every passenger an email or text with updated times and an opt-out when a flight is delayed 15 minutes or more.
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- Passengers: Receive frequent updates by email or text during any delayed departure or taxi delay of 15 minutes or more, including updated estimated departure or arrival times and a way to stop messages.
- Covered air carriers: Must notify every passenger at least once every 15 minutes while a qualifying delay persists for domestic and international flights.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Flight delay alerts for travelers
If enacted, covered airlines would have to text or email every passenger when a flight is delayed 15 minutes or more. A delay includes a late departure or a taxi delay, on domestic or international flights. They would send updates at least every 15 minutes until the delay ends. Each message would include the new estimated departure and arrival times, plus a way to opt out of more alerts for that flight. This would take effect upon enactment if the bill becomes law.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
FL • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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