Ted Cruz opposes easy flight refunds.
The Department of Transportation announced last week a new final rule that would require airlines to provide refunds to passengers with significant delays. Senators Cruz and Maria Cantwell, along with representatives Sam Graves and Rick Larsen, have proposed legislation that would only allow passengers to receive a refund if they submit a written or electronic request after their flight is canceled or significantly delayed. This goes against the general concept of holding airlines accountable and ensuring that displaced passengers receive their money back without obstacles. The proposed legislation may face challenges in Congress, but it sheds light on the issue of airlines avoiding refunds.
