WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego issued the following press release:
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed the Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act, legislation introduced today that will protect passengers by requiring airlines to provide cash compensation and free rebooking for passengers facing significant delays or cancellations caused by the airline. The bill would also direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) to mandate airlines reimburse passengers for hotels, meals, and transportation to lodging as a result of flight disruptions, regardless of the cause of the delay.
The bill comes after the Trump administration cancelled (https://senate.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=239475b0dda40486ab60cbc84&id=b792cf5a1...