Biden signs aviation bill that strengthens passenger safety and rights
Kyiv • UNN
President Biden signs a $105 billion aviation bill that strengthens security, increases the number of air traffic controllers, funds runway safety, mandates refunds for canceled flights, bans family seat fees, and requires the use of 25-hour cockpit voice recorders.
Biden signed a bill on broad aviation security and reforms. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a sweeping aviation bill aimed at improving aviation safety and protecting passenger rights. The new legislation will increase the number of US air traffic controllers, expand funding to prevent runway closures, and speed up the process of refunds for canceled flights.
The five-year, $105 billion plan includes a number of new measures to protect passengers. In particular, airlines are prohibited from charging for family members to sit together. In addition, the law requires that aircraft be equipped with 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, which will significantly improve the ability to investigate aviation incidents.