Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Airline Passenger Compensation Act of 2025.
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations to require an air carrier to provide to a passenger on a domestic or international flight who experiences a significant delay or cancellation due to circumstances that are within the control of the air carrier in which such passenger will arrive at a destination airport—
(1) more than 3 hours but less than 9 hours after the original scheduled arrival time, compensation of not more than $300, and if any connecting flight is missed due to such delay or cancellation a booking on the next available flight at no additional cost; and
(2) 9 or more hours after the original scheduled arrival time, compensation of not more than $775, and if any connecting flight is missed due to such delay or cancellation a booking on the next available flight at no additional cost.
(b) Clarification
The requirements of this section shall be considered separate and distinct from the refund requirements described in section 42305 of title 49, United States Code.