Airline Passenger Rights Legislation in the 107th Congress (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Aug. 17, 2001 |
| Report Number |
RL30940 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Robert S. Kirk, Resources, Science, and Industry Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
This report examines legislation pertaining to airline consumer protection in the 107th Congress. For background it first summarizes legislation proposed in the 106th Congress and the airlines' response. The report then briefly examines the findings of the Department of Transportation Inspector General's February 13, 2001 report on airline customer service. It then discusses the legislative remedies proposed in the 107th Congress. Finally, a side-by-side
presentation of provisions from six airline passenger rights bills is set forth.
