The Essential Air Service Reliability Act of 2025 aims to improve the reliability of air service in certain areas by requiring airlines to have contingency plans in place. This legislation focuses on ensuring that air travel continues even when unexpected disruptions occur, as long as those disruptions are not due to weather conditions. One of the main changes introduced by this law is that any airline applying for compensation to provide essential air service must now include a detailed plan outlining how they will maintain service during disruptions.