Senate Passes $105 Billion Bill for Air Travel Safety and Customer Service
The Senate passed a $105 billion bill to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, preventing the FAA law from expiring. The bill aims to boost the number of air traffic controllers, improve safety standards, and make it easier for customers to get refunds after flight delays.
Key Points
- Bill aims to increase air traffic controllers and safety inspectors
- New safety standards and technology to prevent collisions between planes
- Improves customer service by requiring airlines to pay refunds for flight delays
- Enhances accessibility for passengers with disabilities
Pros
- Improves safety and customer service for air travelers
- Prevents FAA law from expiring
- Boosts number of air traffic controllers
- Improves safety standards
- Makes it easier for customers to get refunds after flight delays
Cons
- Stalled for several days due to objections and unrelated provisions
- Provision for additional flights at Reagan Washington National Airport caused disagreement