Time is Money Act

The Time is Money Act would require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations that lower the threshold for when a flight is considered "significantly delayed or changed." Specifically, domestic itineraries would move the threshold from 3 hours to 2 hours, and international itineraries from 6 hours to 5 hours. The change would be implemented by amending 14 CFR 260.2 within 180 days of enactment. This reform broadens the set of flights that qualify for protections or remedies under existing DOT consumer rules, potentially increasing the number of flights eligible for refunds, rebooking, meals, or other accommodations.