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Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016

This bill prescribes certain consumer protection requirements for air passengers with respect to:

  • airline delays or cancellations,
  • whether changes to passenger itineraries are unfair or deceptive practices,
  • refunds for delayed checked baggage,
  • disclosure of checked baggage fees,
  • seat assignments,
  • filing of consumer complaints with the Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Transportation (DOT), and
  • online and mobile access to aviation consumer protection information.

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through FY2017 DOT's Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection.

DOT shall establish an advisory committee for the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities.

The Federal Aviation Administration shall prohibit air carriers from reducing the seat size on its aircraft.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-05-20CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.House committee actions
2016-05-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2016-05-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Accidents
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advisory bodies
  • Aviation and airports
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Competition and antitrust
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer affairs
  • Department of Transportation
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Transportation costs
  • Transportation programs funding
  • Transportation safety and security

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