Bills · S 3347
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3347Transportation and Public Works
Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION DEC 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, policies for compensating passengers for flight delays and cancellations vary widely among airlines, often leaving travelers without clear support or financial recourse when disruptions occur due to airline fault. This bill seeks to establish clear, nationwide standards for passenger compensation, similar to rules in Europe and Canada. If passed, it would provide a safety net for travelers, ensuring they receive tangible support—like cash and covered expenses—when their travel plans are ruined by an airline's operational problems. This could make air travel more reliable and hold airlines more accountable.
If this bill does not become law, passengers will continue to face inconsistent and often insufficient compensation options, relying on individual airline goodwill or specific contractual terms, which can be less generous. Voters should care because it addresses a common frustration: being stranded or delayed without adequate support, and facing unexpected costs due to circumstances outside their control but within the airline's responsibility.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires airlines to provide cash compensation to passengers for significant flight delays or cancellations that are directly attributable to the airline.
This provides direct financial relief to passengers for the inconvenience and lost time caused by airline-related disruptions.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that airlines offer free rebooking for affected passengers on another flight or alternative transportation at no additional cost.
This ensures passengers can still reach their destination without incurring extra expenses due to the initial flight disruption.
PROVISION 03
Requires airlines to cover costs for amenities such as meals, lodging for overnight delays, and transportation to and from lodging when a flight is disrupted due to the airline's fault.
This prevents passengers from facing unexpected out-of-pocket expenses for basic necessities during airline-caused delays.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to develop recommendations for implementing these compensation requirements, including specific cash amounts (e.g., $300 for 3-6 hour delays, $600 for 6+ hour delays).
This involves industry and consumer stakeholders in crafting effective and fair regulations for flight compensation.
PROVISION 05
Directs the Department of Transportation to issue an interim final rule within 18 months, requiring $750 in cash compensation for airline-attributable delays/cancellations, free rebooking, meals, and overnight lodging/transportation, to become effective 2 years after enactment.
This ensures some strong passenger protections are put into place relatively quickly while a permanent rule is being finalized through the full regulatory process.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 4
Introduced in Senate
DEC 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3347
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionDec 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
Senate BillS 3347Transportation and Public Works
Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
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