President Joe Biden signed a comprehensive aviation legislation aimed at implementing key reforms in the US aviation sector. The legislation, totaling $105 billion over five years, encompasses various initiatives to enhance air traffic controller staffing, improve runway safety, and expedite refunds for cancelled flights.
Among the provisions, the legislation prohibits airlines from charging fees for families to sit together, mandates the installation of 25-hour cockpit recording devices on airplanes, and raises the maximum civil penalties for airline consumer violations from $25,000 to $75,000 per violation.
President Biden's administration has been vocal in advocating for stricter consumer protections in the aviation industry and has criticized airlines for imposing fees. Additionally, the administration has taken steps to prevent further consolidation within the passenger airline sector.
The new legislation reflects a concerted effort to address various challenges and improve the overall functioning of the US aviation system, emphasizing safety, consumer rights, and efficiency.
