Ted Cruz Called Automatic Airline Refunds a ‘Dumb Idea.’ Senators Disagreed

Senator Ted Cruz labeled the idea of mandatory automatic refunds for canceled flights as "dumb," facing opposition from other senators. Lawmakers are now revising the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization deal to include automatic refunds, countering an earlier proposal backed by Cruz which required passengers to request refunds manually. This change aligns with efforts to simplify the refund process amid increased flight cancellations and unmet capacity by airlines.