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Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009

Introduced: January 21, 2009 Introduced by: Thompson, Mike Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Became law
Jan 22, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 21, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 21, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - Requires each air carrier and airport operator to submit for approval by the Secretary of Transportation a proposed contingency plan meeting minimum standards established by the Secretary.

Requires an air carrier to provide passengers on a departure- or arrival-delayed grounded aircraft with: (1) adequate food, water, restrooms, ventilation, and medical services; as well as (2) a time frame under which passengers may deplane a delayed aircraft after three hours, except in specified circumstances.

Requires an airport operator plan to describe: (1) how passengers will be deplaned following a long tarmac delay; and (2) how facilities will be shared and gates made available to aircraft that experience such delays.

Authorizes the Secretary to assess a civil penalty against air carriers and airport operators that fail to submit, obtain approval of, or adhere to a contingency plan. Requires public access to such plans.

Directs the Secretary to establish a consumer hotline telephone number for air passenger complaints.

What's happening now January 22, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4