Peter Welch actually said...

I think Senator Markey's cash refund bill really makes a lot of sense.

the 1,500-hour rule for training pilots has really become an impediment to replenishing the pilot work force.

Why shouldn't it be the decision of the passenger as opposed to the convenience of the airline to determine whether they want cash back?

I do agree with you. First of all, I fly a lot like all of us do.