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Congress introduces new bill requiring cash refunds from airlines - regardless of who cancels the trip

In response to the growing number of consumer complaints to the U.S. Transportation Department over flight refunds in light of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of Democratic senators have signed on to a bill that would require major airlines and third-party ticket sellers to offer full cash refunds for all canceled tickets - regardless of whether the airline canceled the overall flight or the passenger canceled their individual ticket.

American Airlines planes are parked at Pittsburgh International Airport in Imperial, Pa.
American Airlines planes are parked at Pittsburgh International Airport in Imperial, Pa.Read moreGene J. Puskar / AP