US SB1913 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 18 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-11-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prescribe regulations to require commercial air carriers to allow each air passenger who has purchased a ticket, and without paying a charge in addition to the ticket price, to: (1) check one bag; (2) carry on one personal item and one carry-on bag; and (3) once on board the aircraft have access to a seat, potable water, and bathroom facilities. Imposes a civil penalty on air carriers that fail to comply with such regulations.

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Title

Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-11-18SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HB3632 (Same As) 2011-12-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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