The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a significant aviation bill on Thursday. This bill aims to strengthen air traffic control personnel, increase safety measures to prevent runway accidents, and ensure timely refunds for canceled flights.
The bill authorizes $105 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over five years. It also prohibits additional fees for family seats and significantly extends the duration of cockpit voice recorders on planes to 25 hours.
This bill was prepared in response to emergencies at Alaska Airlines last year and growing concerns about aviation safety. However, it’s noted that certain changes, such as not altering the mandatory pilot retirement age, are not included in the bill.
It is expected to pass through the House of Representatives as well. Once enacted, it plans to add extra flights to Washington National Airport and ensure that airline vouchers and credits remain valid for at least five years.
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