H.R. 624 (111th): Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009

Introduced:
Jan 21, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 729 (112th) on Feb 15, 2011.

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 21, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 21, 2009
Cosponsors
36 cosponsors (31D, 5R) (show)
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jan 21, 2009.
8 pages

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1/21/2009--Introduced.
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.

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  • 49 U.S.C. Chapter 417