Lawmaker introduces bill for cash refunds for cancelled flights

(Washington, DC) -- A senator is leading an effort to introduce cash refunds for flight cancellations following sky-high cancellation rates.

Ed Markey of Massachusetts along with several of his Democratic colleagues in the Senate and House introduced the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act to make sure consumers have a right to a full cash refund in the event their flight is canceled.

This bill would codify the Transportation Department rule that requires major airlines to offer their customers a cash refund if the airline cancels a flight or if it has a considerable delay.

It also would provide a new right to a refund if they cancel their ticket up until 48 hours before the scheduled departure.