A bill to amend chapter 423 of title 49, United States Code, to provide protections with respect to frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards, and for other purposes

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 26Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summary

This bill would create new consumer protections for airline frequent flyer programs and airline-branded credit cards. **What it does:** - Requires airlines to provide clearer terms and conditions for frequent flyer programs - Limits airlines' ability to make sudden changes to reward programs without notice - Establishes protections for consumers who earn miles through co-branded credit cards - Sets standards for how airlines must handle program modifications and redemptions **Who it affects:** - Anyone who participates in airline frequent flyer programs - Holders of airline-branded credit cards - Airlines that operate loyalty programs - Credit card companies that partner with airlines **What would change:** - Consumers would have more predictable access to their earned rewards - Airlines would need to provide advance notice before making program changes - There would be clearer rules about how miles and points can be earned and used - Dispute resolution processes would be improved for program-related issues The bill is currently in committee and has not yet become law.

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