Ahead of peak holiday travel, Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton, a Democrat, has introduced new legislation to protect travelers from airline-caused delays.
According to a statement, the Airline Passenger Compensation Act would require U.S. airlines to provide cash compensation and rebook passengers at no additional cost on the next available flight.
Airlines would pay up to $775 for flight delays and cancellations.
The bill is a response to the Trump administration’s decision to drop a Biden-era proposal to make it mandatory, instead of voluntary, for an airline to compensate passengers for major disruptions.
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The railway company says they are increasing their freight service frequency between Phoenix and the intermodal facility north of Dallas due to increased demand. -
Waymo is expanding its services in metro Phoenix. The autonomous ride hailing company is adding 55 square miles to its service area. -
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors say the Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport has operated at a deficit of more than $500,000 per year for the last three years. -
Since July of last year, the airport has set organizational records in five major categories, including passenger activity, operating revenue, net income, fuel sales, and parking revenue. -
On the hottest days, thinner air can make it harder for aircraft to get off the ground safely. Airlines may have to lighten the load by removing passengers or cargo, or carrying less fuel.
