The Flight Refund Fairness Act would exempt small businesses that sell airline tickets from federal requirements to provide refunds when flights are cancelled, significantly delayed, or changed. Currently, ticket agents must offer refunds under federal law, but this bill would create an exception for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The legislation would affect small travel agencies and ticket sellers while leaving the refund requirements in place for larger ticketing companies and airlines themselves. The bill does not specify any new funding or establish a timeline for implementation beyond what is typical for federal legislation. This change would provide regulatory relief to smaller ticket sellers, though consumers booking through these agencies might face more limited refund options compared to booking through larger companies.
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