I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5930 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2010 Mr. Towns introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to impose limitations on airline practices concerning the expiration of tickets for air transportation, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Consumer Protection in Airline Ticket Validity Act of 2010.

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Expiration of tickets for air transportation

(a)

In general

Section 41712 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (c)

Expiration of tickets for air transportation

It shall be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection (a) for any air carrier, foreign air carrier, or ticket agent— (1)to sell a ticket for air transportation that expires before the last day of the 3-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the ticket; or (2)to impose restrictions, penalties, or fees that are unreasonable, as determined by the Secretary, on rescheduling the itinerary of a passenger named on a ticket for air transportation if the rescheduling is requested before the ticket expires. . (b)

Regulations

The Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).