S. 1085 (110th): Informed Air Traveler Act of 2007

Introduced:
Apr 11, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Thune [R-SD]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 11, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 11, 2007
Referred to Committee Apr 11, 2007
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Full Title

A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history.

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Last updated Apr 11, 2007.
3 pages

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4/11/2007--Introduced.
Informed Air Traveler Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate rules to require a passenger air carrier to:
(1) publish customer service data for all passenger flights on, or in conjunction with the issuance of, an airline ticket and on the air carrier's website; and
(2) disclose on-time performance and cancellation rate for a chronically delayed or chronically canceled flight whenever a passenger makes a reservation or purchases a ticket for such flight in person, by telephone, or through the air carrier's website.

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  • 49 U.S.C. Chapter 417