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Senators Propose Bill to Compensate Passengers for Delays

12/5/2025

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Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) introduced on December 4, 2025 a bill to compensate passengers for delays.
The bill would pay $300 for delays over three hours and $600 for delays over six hours.
Kelly emphasized accountability.
The measure aligns with regulations in Canada and the European Union.
The Department of Transportation withdrew a prior cash-compensation plan supported by Airlines for America.

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Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) introduced on December 4, 2025 a bill to compensate passengers for delays.
The bill would pay $300 for delays over three hours and $600 for delays over six hours.
Kelly emphasized accountability.
The measure aligns with regulations in Canada and the European Union.
The Department of Transportation withdrew a prior cash-compensation plan supported by Airlines for America.