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This bill, known as the FLIGHT Act (Frequent Logistics Information for Grounded and Held Travelers Act), requires air carriers to provide passengers with more frequent and direct notifications about flight delays. Specifically, when a domestic or international flight experiences a departure or taxi delay of 15 minutes or more, the carrier must notify passengers via email or text message at least once every 15 minutes until the delay concludes. These notifications must include updated estimated departure and arrival times, and must also provide passengers with a mechanism to opt out of receiving such notifications. The bill amends Title 49 of the United States Code, which governs transportation, by adding a new section (42309) to Chapter 423 that mandates these passenger communication requirements. The goal of the legislation appears to be improving transparency and communication between airlines and passengers during flight delays, giving travelers more timely and accessible information about their travel status.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5087/all-info