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A bill to establish protections for passengers in air transportation, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1418| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2017
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights This bill directs the Department of Transportation to prescribe regulations relating to: protections for airline passengers from being required to involuntarily relinquish their seats, unless necessary for safety or security; the elimination of the dollar limitations on compensation to passengers denied boarding due to overbooking; compensation to passengers for delayed or cancelled flights; interline agreements between air carriers and other transportation providers; training on the rights of passengers; unreasonable air carrier fees; unrestricted access of consumers to information on schedules, fares, fees, and taxes; accuracy in pricing of tickets and disclosure of lowest fares; and notifications to passengers of their rights and eligibility for refunds. The Federal Aviation Administration must: (1) review existing aircraft cabin evacuation procedures, (2) prohibit any air carrier from reducing seat size or leg room, and (3) report on the quality of food and potable water on passenger aircraft and the sufficiency of flight crews and aircraft. The bill provides a private right of action for passengers aggrieved by airline actions and increases civil penalties on air carriers for violations of passenger protections. The Government Accountability Office must conduct an analysis of cooperative agreements between domestic and foreign air carriers and air carrier mergers.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 22, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1467: To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-596: A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1037: A bill to prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAviation and airportsCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustCongressional oversightConsumer affairsConsumer creditContracts and agencyCorporate finance and managementDepartment of TransportationDisability and paralysisFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityUser charges and fees

A bill to establish protections for passengers in air transportation, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1418| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2017
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights This bill directs the Department of Transportation to prescribe regulations relating to: protections for airline passengers from being required to involuntarily relinquish their seats, unless necessary for safety or security; the elimination of the dollar limitations on compensation to passengers denied boarding due to overbooking; compensation to passengers for delayed or cancelled flights; interline agreements between air carriers and other transportation providers; training on the rights of passengers; unreasonable air carrier fees; unrestricted access of consumers to information on schedules, fares, fees, and taxes; accuracy in pricing of tickets and disclosure of lowest fares; and notifications to passengers of their rights and eligibility for refunds. The Federal Aviation Administration must: (1) review existing aircraft cabin evacuation procedures, (2) prohibit any air carrier from reducing seat size or leg room, and (3) report on the quality of food and potable water on passenger aircraft and the sufficiency of flight crews and aircraft. The bill provides a private right of action for passengers aggrieved by airline actions and increases civil penalties on air carriers for violations of passenger protections. The Government Accountability Office must conduct an analysis of cooperative agreements between domestic and foreign air carriers and air carrier mergers.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 22, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1467: To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-596: A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1037: A bill to prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAviation and airportsCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustCongressional oversightConsumer affairsConsumer creditContracts and agencyCorporate finance and managementDepartment of TransportationDisability and paralysisFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityUser charges and fees