Protect Your Points Act of 2026
Sen. Durbin Introduces Protect Your Points Act to Ban Expiring Airline Miles and Hidden Fees
The Protect Your Points Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the sponsor is a top Senate leader, major changes to airline loyalty programs face heavy opposition from the industry and rarely pass without broad bipartisan support.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Gig workers who travel for work and rely on airline loyalty programs for affordable travel would benefit from points that never expire and free transfers. However, gig workers are less likely than frequent business travelers to accumulate large point balances, so the impact is relatively small for most.
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1672)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
5 articlesDurbin targets airline points with bill
Senator Dick Durbin reintroduced the 'Protect Your Points Act,' which would require airlines to give one year's notice for devaluations and prevent miles from expiring. The bill aims to increase transparency and oversight of loyalty programs by the DOT, CFPB, and FTC.
Durbin's Airline Points Bill May Spur Shift to Flexible Rewards
The proposed legislation would require airlines to disclose the financial value of points in real-time and present redemption options alongside dollar pricing. It also prohibits point expiration and restricts the ability to impose fees on redemption.
Sen. Dick Durbin takes aim at airline loyalty programs in new bill
The bill would bar airlines from including terms that allow valuation changes without notice and require them to display ticket costs in both dollars and points on the same screen for easy comparison. It also mandates a one-year notice period before reducing point values.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protect Your Points Act of 2026
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