Bill · H.R. 6820· House(119-HR-6820)
Airline Passenger Compensation Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Airline Passenger Compensation Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Transportation to create new regulations. These regulations would require air carriers to pay passengers for significant flight delays or cancellations. This applies to both domestic and international flights where the cause is within the air carrier's control. Compensation amounts are determined by the length of the delay. Additionally, carriers must provide bookings on the next available flight at no extra cost if a connection is missed.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill mandates financial compensation and free rebooking for passengers facing significant flight delays or cancellations caused by the airline.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Providing guaranteed compensation for delays offers financial protection to all travelers regardless of income.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill provides direct financial relief to middle-income travelers through mandatory compensation for significant flight disruptions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Compensation for Delays: Passengers experiencing significant delays will receive compensation of not more than $300 for delays between 3 and 9 hours, or not more than $775 for delays of 9 hours or more. (Section 2(a)(1) and (2))
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Protection Against Missed Connections: If a delay or cancellation causes a passenger to miss a connecting flight, the air carrier must provide a booking on the next available flight at no additional cost. (Section 2(a)(1) and (2))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not list any specific provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 12/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Rick LarsenDemocrat · Washington
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona