49 U.S.C. § 42304 — Widespread disruptions

(a) General Requirements. When a widespread disruption happens, a covered airline must immediately post a clear statement on its public website -- through a prominent link -- saying whether, for passengers whose travel is disrupted, it will (1) provide hotel rooms; (2) arrange ground transportation; (3) provide meal vouchers; (4) arrange for another airline to fly the passenger to their destination; and (5) provide sleeping space inside the airport terminal. (b) Definitions. (1) "Widespread disruption" means, for a covered airline, the interruption of all or almost all of its system-wide flight operations -- including delays and cancellations -- caused by the failure of one or more of its computer systems or networks. (2) "Covered air carrier" means an airline that provides scheduled passenger service on an aircraft designed to seat 30 or more passengers. (c) Savings Provision. Nothing in this section reduces, weakens, or cancels any obligation an airline already has under section 42301.