Bill · H.R. 5087· House(119-HR-5087)
FLIGHT Act
- Introduced
- 9/2/2025
- Last activity
- 9/3/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Laurel Lee
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Frequent Logistics Information for Grounded and Held Travelers Act," or the "FLIGHT Act," amends title 49 of the United States Code. It requires covered air carriers to notify passengers of domestic or international flights experiencing a delayed departure or taxi delay of 15 minutes or more. Notifications must be sent via email or text message at least every 15 minutes until the delay ends. These updates must include new estimated departure and arrival times. Passengers must also be given a way to opt out of these notifications.
Yes
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
Increases transparency and communication for airline passengers during flight delays.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
Increases federal oversight of airline communication requirements.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Increases administrative burden and compliance costs for air carriers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Regular Communication: Passengers receive updates every 15 minutes during a delay of 15 minutes or more, providing constant information (Section 2(a) and 2(b)(1)).
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Convenient Notification: Information is delivered directly to passengers via text message or email (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Clear Expectations: Notifications provide the new estimated times for departure and arrival (Section 2(b)(3)(A)).
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Passenger Control: Individuals have the ability to opt out of receiving these notifications (Section 2(b)(3)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/3/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 9/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
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