To amend title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers to provide passengers experiencing a delay or cancellation with alternative transportation on another air carrier.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires provision of alternative air carrier transportation for delays or cancellations Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41727.Provision and requires provision of alternative air carrier transportation for delays or cancellations An air carrier or foreign air carrier shall provide a passenger on scheduled air transportation in an aircraft designed for 31. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Transportation, Environmental Groups, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires provision of alternative air carrier transportation for delays or cancellations Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41727.Provision...
- Requires provision of alternative air carrier transportation for delays or cancellations An air carrier or foreign air carrier shall provide a passenger on scheduled air transportation in an aircraft designed for 31...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires provision of alternative air carrier transportation for delays or cancellations Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41727.Provision and requires provision of alternative air carrier transportation for delays or cancellations An air carrier or foreign air carrier shall provide a passenger on scheduled air transportation in an aircraft designed for 31.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Environmental Groups, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires provision of alternative air carrier transportation for delays or cancellations Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41727.Provision and requires provision of alternative air carrier transportation for delays or cancellations An air carrier or foreign air carrier shall provide a passenger on scheduled air transportation in an aircraft designed for 31.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Porter introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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