Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations after rescue deal stalls, WSJ reports
Spirit Airlines says they are going out of business (dw); Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles (npr)
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2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Flight Refund Fairness Act.
HR5556 · 119th Congress
Flight Refund Fairness Act
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This story is about Spirit Airlines canceling all flights and ceasing operations after unsuccessful bailout negotiations. The bill would require carriers to transfer refund funds to ticket agents within the refund timeframe and set timing rules for agent refunds.
If passed, it would:
- Require prompt transfer of refund funds to ticket agents • Set deadlines for ticket agents to issue refunds once funds arrive.
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This story is about Spirit Airlines canceling all flights and ceasing operations after unsuccessful bailout negotiations. This bill would set up an Aviation Rulemaking Committee and require cash compensation, free rebooking, and reimbursements for airline-caused delays and cancellations.
If passed, it would
- Require cash payments for carrier-caused delays and cancellations • Create rulemaking body to set passenger protection standards.
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