Spirit Airlines shuts down after rescue talks with White House fall through
Spirit Airlines shuts down after rescue talks with White House fall through (politico); Spirit Airlines announces all flights are canceled as it shuts down operations (nbcnews)
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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
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This story is about Spirit Airlines shutting down and leaving passengers without refunds and flights. This bill would require carriers to transfer refund funds to ticket agents within set refund timeframes.
If passed, it would:
- Require carriers to transfer refund funds to ticket agents on set schedule • Speed passenger refunds by mandating timely fund transfers.
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This story is about Spirit Airlines shuts down operations amid failed rescue talks. This bill would require DOT rules for cash compensation for significant flight disruptions/cancellations.
If passed, it would
- Require DOT rules for cash compensation for significant flight disruptions/cancellations • Require free rebooking and reimbursement for amenities (e.g., meals/lodging/ground transport to lodging) in covered.
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