Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016

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Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016

This bill prescribes certain consumer protection requirements for air passengers with respect to:

  • airline delays or cancellations,
  • whether changes to passenger itineraries are unfair or deceptive practices,
  • refunds for delayed checked baggage,
  • disclosure of checked baggage fees,
  • seat assignments,
  • filing of consumer complaints with the Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Transportation (DOT), and
  • online and mobile access to aviation consumer protection information.

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through FY2017 DOT's Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection.

DOT shall establish an advisory committee for the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities.

The Federal Aviation Administration shall prohibit air carriers from reducing the seat size on its aircraft.

Congress
114
Number
HR - 5291
Introduced on
2016-05-19
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/19/2016
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016

This bill prescribes certain consumer protection requirements for air passengers with respect to:

  • airline delays or cancellations,
  • whether changes to passenger itineraries are unfair or deceptive practices,
  • refunds for delayed checked baggage,
  • disclosure of checked baggage fees,
  • seat assignments,
  • filing of consumer complaints with the Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Transportation (DOT), and
  • online and mobile access to aviation consumer protection information.

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through FY2017 DOT's Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection.

DOT shall establish an advisory committee for the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities.

The Federal Aviation Administration shall prohibit air carriers from reducing the seat size on its aircraft.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced consumer protection for air passengers, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works
Potential Impact
Accidents•
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Advisory bodies•
Aviation and airports•
Child safety and welfare•
Competition and antitrust•
Congressional oversight•
Consumer affairs•
Department of Transportation•
Disability and paralysis•
Emergency medical services and trauma care•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations•
Health technology, devices, supplies•
Internet and video services•
Internet, web applications, social media•
Marketing and advertising•
Transportation costs•
Transportation programs funding•
Transportation safety and security

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Member:  
Daniel Lipinski

Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/25/2016

Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016

This bill prescribes certain consumer protection requirements for air passengers with respect to:

  • airline delays or cancellations,
  • whether changes to passenger itinerarie...
Latest Action5/20/2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.