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Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

6/11/2025, 12:16 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1233

The "Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023" was introduced in the 118th Congress on February 28, 2023. The bill aims to address issues related to flight cancellations by proposing measures for cash refunds to affected passengers. Additional specifics or provisions of the bill were not provided in the context.

Congressional Summary of HR 1233

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an air carrier cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The bill permits air carriers and tickets agents to offer alternative forms of compensation, including credit or vouchers, provided that such offer is valid indefinitely, and the offer includes a clear and conspicuous notice of the passenger's right to a cash refund.

Additionally, the bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to disclose to passengers, prior to the sale of airline tickets, that they can cancel their tickets and receive a full refund.


Current Status of Bill HR 1233

Bill HR 1233 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1233 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2023.  Bill HR 1233's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1233

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
17
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1233

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports
- Consumer affairs
- Transportation costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1233

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023
To provide for cash refunds for canceled airline flights and tickets.

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