Our post was hacked last night with strange postings that were not generated by us.
Clearly there are forces at hand that would like to destroy our credibility. We will figure out who did this and protect ourselves from future attacks.
Kate Hanni
Executive Director
CAPBOR
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Airlines Get 500 Million in your Tax Dollars and Passengers Get Nothing
OBERSTAR URGED TO GIVE STRANDED AIRLINE PASSENGERS RELIEF
AS PART OF $500M INSURANCE SUBSIDY
Unless emergency bill is amended, airlines will get $500M – and passengers get bumped
WASHINGTON (September 22) – The head of the nation’s leading passenger rights organization today urged Congressman James Oberstar (DFL-MN) to give relief to stranded airline passengers as part of emergency legislation re-authorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. The bill, under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure which Oberstar chairs, gives the airlines $500 million in taxpayer-funded “war insurance,” but fails to contain an Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights that would give relief to flyers who are now stuck inside the aircraft indefinitely while planes’ departures are delayed.
“I urge Chairman Oberstar not to give the airlines’ lobbyists and campaign donations a seat in First Class at the expense of passengers who are stuck back in coach – for eight or nine hours at a time,” said Kate Hanni, President of the Coalition for an Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights (http://www.flyersrights.org).
“Today, the airlines can keep you stranded indefinitely on the tarmac in a sealed metal tube, and there’s nothing you can do about it. We’re only asking that after three hours, they take you back to the terminal and let you get some fresh air, food, fresh water and a toilet that works. We urge Congressman Oberstar, as chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, to use his influence to give relief to these stranded passengers as part of emergency legislation now before his Committee to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration.”
Hanni explained that Congress must enact an emergency extension of legislation reauthorizing the FAA by September 30, or the Agency must legally shut its doors. The airlines, which spent $16 million this year alone on lobbying, according to http://www.opensecrets.org, have obtained an amendment to the measure granting them $500 million in insurance guarantees against future acts of terrorism. Congress has so far refused, however, to include provisions creating a legally-enforceable “Passengers’ Bill of Rights,” including a requirement that passengers be returned to the terminal and let off their aircraft after three hours of delay.
“Maybe if more Members of Congress rode in coach with the rest of us instead of flying in First Class or on corporate jets, they’d be more compassionate. In the meantime, we’ll make sure their constituents know it if they give airline donors big bucks while passengers get bumped.”
Hanni, a private citizen who took on the airlines after she was forced to sit for 9 hours waiting for a flight to take off, says that the Coalition will do “everything in our power” to apply citizen pressure to the legislators in the days remaining before both Houses take up legislation extending the FAA’s re-authorization. The FAA’s authorization expires on September 30 and Congressional leaders have not said when the re-authorization legislation will be voted upon.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
CONTACT : MIKE COLLINS
TEL.: (202) 494-6105
EMAIL: mikecollinspr@cox.netber
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Canada Got their Airline Passengers Bill of Rights WHY CAN't WE HAVE OURS!
Kate Hanni, Executive Director For Immediate Release
FlyersRights.org
(CAPBOR)
707-337-0328
Canada Passes Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights: “If airline passengers rights is good enough for Canada, why not good enough for America”?
Napa Valley California 8/11/08: (Flyersrights.org) Kate Hanni today confirmed Canada’s efforts to pass an airline passengers’ bill of rights has come to fruition, and yes even in a Canadian Election year. Canada’s Bill of rights is more comprehensive than even the EU Regulations and specifically addresses “Strandings” allowing passengers off in 90 minutes with the option to re-board the plane.
“If it’s good enough for Canada, why isn’t it good enough for America?” asked Hanni. I’ve been working with Mayor Woodrow French on this Canadian Airline Passengers Bill of Rights and am envious of Canada’s ability to protect their flying citizen’s so quickly. It’s time for Congress to ACT and give America these important protections.
Canadian Airlines will be obligated to provide stranded travellers meal and hotel vouchers, though they won't be held responsible for inclement weather, under a federal consumer protection program announced Thursday.
Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon announced the program, billed Flight Rights Canada, at an Ottawa news conference. In June, a private member's bill calling for an airline passenger bill of rights received unanimous support in the House of Commons.
Under the program called “Flight Rights”, airlines must ensure passengers are aware of delays and schedule changes, find passengers seats or refund tickets for over-booked or cancelled flights, provide meal vouchers for delays exceeding four hours and hotel accommodations for delays of more than eight hours.
Following is the exact language for deplanement. This language is additive to the other current laws in Canada regarding airline passengers rights:
‘Passengers have a right to punctuality.a) If a flight is delayed and the delay between the scheduled departure of the flight and the actual departure of the flight exceeds 4 hours, the airline will provide the passenger with a meal voucher.b) If a flight is delayed by more than 8 hours and the delay involves an overnight stay, the airline will pay for overnight hotel stay and airport transfers for passengers who did not start their travel at that airport.c) If the passenger is already on the aircraft when a delay occurs, the airline will offer drinks and snacks if it is safe, practical and timely to do so. If the delay exceeds 90 minutes and circumstances permit, the airline will offer passengers the option of disembarking from the aircraft until it is time to depart.’
The Coalition has 24,000 members and is the largest non-profit airline passengers rights Coalition in the world . We are joined by Consumer’s Union, Public Citizen, Consumer Federation of America, USPirg, NSL, ACAP, IAM AND NATCA. Kate Hanni 707-337-0328 or www.flyersrights.org. Kate@flyersrights.com directly. Coalition Hotline: 1-877-359-3776
FlyersRights.org
(CAPBOR)
707-337-0328
Canada Passes Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights: “If airline passengers rights is good enough for Canada, why not good enough for America”?
Napa Valley California 8/11/08: (Flyersrights.org) Kate Hanni today confirmed Canada’s efforts to pass an airline passengers’ bill of rights has come to fruition, and yes even in a Canadian Election year. Canada’s Bill of rights is more comprehensive than even the EU Regulations and specifically addresses “Strandings” allowing passengers off in 90 minutes with the option to re-board the plane.
“If it’s good enough for Canada, why isn’t it good enough for America?” asked Hanni. I’ve been working with Mayor Woodrow French on this Canadian Airline Passengers Bill of Rights and am envious of Canada’s ability to protect their flying citizen’s so quickly. It’s time for Congress to ACT and give America these important protections.
Canadian Airlines will be obligated to provide stranded travellers meal and hotel vouchers, though they won't be held responsible for inclement weather, under a federal consumer protection program announced Thursday.
Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon announced the program, billed Flight Rights Canada, at an Ottawa news conference. In June, a private member's bill calling for an airline passenger bill of rights received unanimous support in the House of Commons.
Under the program called “Flight Rights”, airlines must ensure passengers are aware of delays and schedule changes, find passengers seats or refund tickets for over-booked or cancelled flights, provide meal vouchers for delays exceeding four hours and hotel accommodations for delays of more than eight hours.
Following is the exact language for deplanement. This language is additive to the other current laws in Canada regarding airline passengers rights:
‘Passengers have a right to punctuality.a) If a flight is delayed and the delay between the scheduled departure of the flight and the actual departure of the flight exceeds 4 hours, the airline will provide the passenger with a meal voucher.b) If a flight is delayed by more than 8 hours and the delay involves an overnight stay, the airline will pay for overnight hotel stay and airport transfers for passengers who did not start their travel at that airport.c) If the passenger is already on the aircraft when a delay occurs, the airline will offer drinks and snacks if it is safe, practical and timely to do so. If the delay exceeds 90 minutes and circumstances permit, the airline will offer passengers the option of disembarking from the aircraft until it is time to depart.’
The Coalition has 24,000 members and is the largest non-profit airline passengers rights Coalition in the world . We are joined by Consumer’s Union, Public Citizen, Consumer Federation of America, USPirg, NSL, ACAP, IAM AND NATCA. Kate Hanni 707-337-0328 or www.flyersrights.org. Kate@flyersrights.com directly. Coalition Hotline: 1-877-359-3776
Friday, September 12, 2008
In Memoriam
IN MEMORIAM Lest we not forget on the 7th anniversary of our fallen airline passengers, pilots, and crew and their respective families, all undeserved victims of the 9/11 tragedy, we suggest that all Coalition members today take a moment of prayer or silence to remember and respect their valued heroism and lives. Thank you.
Friday, August 29, 2008
FlyersRights Labor Day Travel Notification: Hurrican Gustav
Airline Weather Advisories and Travel Policies for Hurricane Gustav
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
FAA Computer Meltdown makes obvious need for Congress to Pass FAA Reauthorization Bill!
For Immediate Release
Kate Hanni: Exec. Dir. (707) 337-0328
Flyersrights.org (CAPBOR) Statement on FAA Computer Meltdown Resulting in Massive Flight Delays
August 26, 2008 Napa, California – The Coalition for an Airline Passenger Bill of Rights today issued the following statement following news reports that airports across the country were experiencing massive flight delays as a result of an FAA computer glitch that resulted in problems accepting flight plan data:
“This is the second time in less than two years that we have seen a massive computer failure that has grounded thousands of flights across the country. Ensuring that passengers are kept flying safely and efficiently should be one of our nation’s top priorities – how many times do we have to see these type of total system break-downs before our government steps in to do something?” Kate Hanni, Flyersrights.org exec. Dir. said.
“Congress has made great strides in coming up with an FAA reauthorization bill that would upgrade this antiquated technology and ensure passengers basic rights, but now we need to finish the job, before financing expires on September 30th and we have to start all over from scratch. We urge lawmakers to pass this important legislation and ensure that passengers everywhere have access to basic rights and recourses when traveling,” said Hanni.
“This most recent failure of the FAA Computer System has effected every flight and every airport in the Country today; obviates the need for Congress to stop ‘Kicking the Can down the road and pass the FAA Modernization Bill now before Congress.” The FAA reauthorization bill has already been delayed one year and Congress still has not finished the job through the Senate. Will it take a catastrophic event before Congress shores up our infrastructure in a meaningful way?”
Flyersrights.org/CAPBOR is standing by to help passengers in need who are grounded, stranded or experiencing delays across the country – passengers can call the 24-hour hotline at 1(877)FLYERS6 (1-877-359-3776) to get information about flight tracking, rescheduling flight or any other information related to flight delays.
The Coalition has 24,000 members . We are joined by Consumer’s Union, Public Citizen, Consumer Federation of America, USPirg, NSL, ACAP, IAM AND NATCA. Kate Hanni 707-337-0328 or www.flyersrights.org. Kate@flyersrights.com directly.
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Kate Hanni: Exec. Dir. (707) 337-0328
Flyersrights.org (CAPBOR) Statement on FAA Computer Meltdown Resulting in Massive Flight Delays
August 26, 2008 Napa, California – The Coalition for an Airline Passenger Bill of Rights today issued the following statement following news reports that airports across the country were experiencing massive flight delays as a result of an FAA computer glitch that resulted in problems accepting flight plan data:
“This is the second time in less than two years that we have seen a massive computer failure that has grounded thousands of flights across the country. Ensuring that passengers are kept flying safely and efficiently should be one of our nation’s top priorities – how many times do we have to see these type of total system break-downs before our government steps in to do something?” Kate Hanni, Flyersrights.org exec. Dir. said.
“Congress has made great strides in coming up with an FAA reauthorization bill that would upgrade this antiquated technology and ensure passengers basic rights, but now we need to finish the job, before financing expires on September 30th and we have to start all over from scratch. We urge lawmakers to pass this important legislation and ensure that passengers everywhere have access to basic rights and recourses when traveling,” said Hanni.
“This most recent failure of the FAA Computer System has effected every flight and every airport in the Country today; obviates the need for Congress to stop ‘Kicking the Can down the road and pass the FAA Modernization Bill now before Congress.” The FAA reauthorization bill has already been delayed one year and Congress still has not finished the job through the Senate. Will it take a catastrophic event before Congress shores up our infrastructure in a meaningful way?”
Flyersrights.org/CAPBOR is standing by to help passengers in need who are grounded, stranded or experiencing delays across the country – passengers can call the 24-hour hotline at 1(877)FLYERS6 (1-877-359-3776) to get information about flight tracking, rescheduling flight or any other information related to flight delays.
The Coalition has 24,000 members . We are joined by Consumer’s Union, Public Citizen, Consumer Federation of America, USPirg, NSL, ACAP, IAM AND NATCA. Kate Hanni 707-337-0328 or www.flyersrights.org. Kate@flyersrights.com directly.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Congressman James Oberstar and Congressman Jerry Costello introduce brand new Passengers Rights Bill HR: 6355
Kate Hanni, Founder-President
Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety
707-337-0328
Cries of the Flying Public are finally heard
New Airline Passengers Rights Bill a victory
June 26th, 2008: A new, separate Bill providing significant relief for air passengers from extended on-board delays was welcomed today by Kate Hanni, Founder-President of the Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety, formerly Coalition for an Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights (CAPBOR). The new Bill, H.R. 6355 was introduced in Congress June 24 by Congressman James Oberstar, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Congressman Jerry Costello, Chairman of the Aviation sub-committee.
“Despite frustrations inevitably encountered in the process, we are delighted that passengers’ rights are clearly now on the agenda of the House’s appropriate leadership,” Ms. Hanni said. “This Bill is intended to move passengers’ rights legislation along on its own merit, since similar passenger legislation was already passed by the House in the FAA Reauthorization Act, which has become stalled in the Senate,” she added.
H.R. 6355, the Air Service Improvement Act of 2008", requires air carriers and large and medium hub airports to file, emergency contingency plans with the Secretary of Transportation for her review and approval. The Secretary may establish minimum standards for plans and require airlines to modify the plans they submit. These plans must detail how the air carrier will provide food, water, restroom facilities, ventilation, and necessary medical treatment for passengers on board an aircraft that is on the ground for an extended time period without terminal access. The Coalition had fought hard for plans that required Transportation Department approval, as opposed to the voluntary plans the DOT, favored.
Airlines that do not comply are subject to a $25,000 per day penalty. The Bill will also establish an Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection. Full Text of the Bill at:
The Coalition strongly urges everyone to contact his/her representative in Congress and insist that they co-sponsor H.R. 6355 to end the repeated incidents of passengers being held aboard airliners for prolonged periods without adequate food, water, ventilation and sanitary facilities.
The Coalition has 23,100 people and claims successes as the New York Passengers’ Bill of Rights, 2 DOT Rulemakings; one doubled compensation for Denied Boarding and the correct reporting of Diversions and Cancellations when “Stranded” on the Tarmac. For info: Kate Hanni 707-337-0328 or www.flyersrights.org. Kate@flyersrights.com directly.
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Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety
707-337-0328
Cries of the Flying Public are finally heard
New Airline Passengers Rights Bill a victory
June 26th, 2008: A new, separate Bill providing significant relief for air passengers from extended on-board delays was welcomed today by Kate Hanni, Founder-President of the Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety, formerly Coalition for an Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights (CAPBOR). The new Bill, H.R. 6355 was introduced in Congress June 24 by Congressman James Oberstar, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Congressman Jerry Costello, Chairman of the Aviation sub-committee.
“Despite frustrations inevitably encountered in the process, we are delighted that passengers’ rights are clearly now on the agenda of the House’s appropriate leadership,” Ms. Hanni said. “This Bill is intended to move passengers’ rights legislation along on its own merit, since similar passenger legislation was already passed by the House in the FAA Reauthorization Act, which has become stalled in the Senate,” she added.
H.R. 6355, the Air Service Improvement Act of 2008", requires air carriers and large and medium hub airports to file, emergency contingency plans with the Secretary of Transportation for her review and approval. The Secretary may establish minimum standards for plans and require airlines to modify the plans they submit. These plans must detail how the air carrier will provide food, water, restroom facilities, ventilation, and necessary medical treatment for passengers on board an aircraft that is on the ground for an extended time period without terminal access. The Coalition had fought hard for plans that required Transportation Department approval, as opposed to the voluntary plans the DOT, favored.
Airlines that do not comply are subject to a $25,000 per day penalty. The Bill will also establish an Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection. Full Text of the Bill at:
The Coalition strongly urges everyone to contact his/her representative in Congress and insist that they co-sponsor H.R. 6355 to end the repeated incidents of passengers being held aboard airliners for prolonged periods without adequate food, water, ventilation and sanitary facilities.
The Coalition has 23,100 people and claims successes as the New York Passengers’ Bill of Rights, 2 DOT Rulemakings; one doubled compensation for Denied Boarding and the correct reporting of Diversions and Cancellations when “Stranded” on the Tarmac. For info: Kate Hanni 707-337-0328 or www.flyersrights.org. Kate@flyersrights.com directly.
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Kate Hanni receives Top 25 distinction from ForbesLife Executive Women
Kate Hanni, Founder-President
Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety
707-337-0328
Forbes/Conde Naste Exutive Women’s Magazine Taps Kate Hanni as one of 25 most Influential Executive Women in Travel
June 26th, 2008: Kate Hanni is one of the most passionate and dedicated national figures fighting for safeguards and protections for airline passenger's today. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Coalition for Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights (CAPBOR), the fastest growing airline passengers' coalition in the country. Whether in State Capitols or in the Halls of the U.S. Congress, Ms. Hanni has brought the need to enact legal rights and protections for the flying public to the national forefront.
“Today is my birthday and I cannot imagine a better gift than being awarded this prestigious distinction.” Ms. Hanni said. “I cannot believe that we as a Coalition have come so far, so fast.” Furthered Kate.
Hanni has been recognized 3 times in 18 months as “Most Influential” by Travel Weekly, Nielson Business Ratings and now Conde Naste”. “I’m both touched and honored,” said Kate
ForbesLife Executive Woman stated. “Before Hanni became the hero of frustrated travelers across the U.S., she was a real-estate broker with $40 million in sales and an occasional singer in a rock band. But after spending more than nine hours stuck on the tarmac in Austin, Texas, in 2006, she used her business savvy to create a coalition that advocates for passenger rights. The group has grown to 23,000 members and has lobbied Congress to implement a bill of rights for stranded passengers. Not all of the coalition's demands have been met--yet--but Hanni's influence keeps growing.”
The Coalition has 23,100 people and claims successes as the New York Passengers’ Bill of Rights, 2 DOT Rulemakings; one doubled compensation for Denied Boarding and the correct reporting of Diversions and Cancellations when “Stranded” on the Tarmac. We have a hotline: 1-877-flyers 6 for frustrated travelers or travelers in an emergent situation. For info: Kate Hanni 707-337-0328 cellular or http://www.flyersrights.org/. Kate@flyersrights.com directly.
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Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety
707-337-0328
Forbes/Conde Naste Exutive Women’s Magazine Taps Kate Hanni as one of 25 most Influential Executive Women in Travel
June 26th, 2008: Kate Hanni is one of the most passionate and dedicated national figures fighting for safeguards and protections for airline passenger's today. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Coalition for Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights (CAPBOR), the fastest growing airline passengers' coalition in the country. Whether in State Capitols or in the Halls of the U.S. Congress, Ms. Hanni has brought the need to enact legal rights and protections for the flying public to the national forefront.
“Today is my birthday and I cannot imagine a better gift than being awarded this prestigious distinction.” Ms. Hanni said. “I cannot believe that we as a Coalition have come so far, so fast.” Furthered Kate.
Hanni has been recognized 3 times in 18 months as “Most Influential” by Travel Weekly, Nielson Business Ratings and now Conde Naste”. “I’m both touched and honored,” said Kate
ForbesLife Executive Woman stated. “Before Hanni became the hero of frustrated travelers across the U.S., she was a real-estate broker with $40 million in sales and an occasional singer in a rock band. But after spending more than nine hours stuck on the tarmac in Austin, Texas, in 2006, she used her business savvy to create a coalition that advocates for passenger rights. The group has grown to 23,000 members and has lobbied Congress to implement a bill of rights for stranded passengers. Not all of the coalition's demands have been met--yet--but Hanni's influence keeps growing.”
The Coalition has 23,100 people and claims successes as the New York Passengers’ Bill of Rights, 2 DOT Rulemakings; one doubled compensation for Denied Boarding and the correct reporting of Diversions and Cancellations when “Stranded” on the Tarmac. We have a hotline: 1-877-flyers 6 for frustrated travelers or travelers in an emergent situation. For info: Kate Hanni 707-337-0328 cellular or http://www.flyersrights.org/. Kate@flyersrights.com directly.
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
Kate Hanni speaking at Department of Transportation Consumer Forums Chicago June 24th
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF AVIATION ENFORCEMENT AND PROCEEDINGS
AVIATION CONSUMER FORUM
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel
540 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 92108
The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting an aviation consumer forum to help educate air travelers about their rights and responsibilities and to discuss the problems facing the air transportation industry. This is a great opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the air travel environment and share with officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as carrier and airport representatives, their air travel experiences as they relate to airline consumer matters (e.g. reservations, oversales, refunds, frequent flyer issues, advertising). Aviation security and safety matters will not be addressed at the forum.
There is no fee to attend this forum.
Register in advance online now at
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/forum/acf.cfm
Space permitting, on-site registration will also be available. If you have questions
about registration, please call us at (202) 366-5957 or email us at
chicago.aviationconsumerforum@dot.gov
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Cloture Votes by State -- Did your senator support passengers' rights??
See How Your Senators Voted
Below is a list, by state, of how each Senator voted on the cloture motion to move the bill out of filibuster. Reach out to your Senators and tell them you’re pleased with their Yea vote and ask them to push their colleagues for change… or tell your Senator you’re disappointed with their Nay vote, and push them to support the Passengers’ Bill of Rights.
U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 110th Congress - 2nd Session as compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate.
Senate Votes Grouped by Home State
Contact your Senator today and tell them you want them to support Passengers' Rights.
Below is a list, by state, of how each Senator voted on the cloture motion to move the bill out of filibuster. Reach out to your Senators and tell them you’re pleased with their Yea vote and ask them to push their colleagues for change… or tell your Senator you’re disappointed with their Nay vote, and push them to support the Passengers’ Bill of Rights.
U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 110th Congress - 2nd Session as compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate.
Senate Votes Grouped by Home State
| Alabama: | Sessions (R-AL), Nay | Shelby (R-AL), Nay |
| Alaska: | Murkowski (R-AK), Nay | Stevens (R-AK), Nay |
| Arizona: | Kyl (R-AZ), Nay | McCain (R-AZ), Not Voting |
| Arkansas: | Lincoln (D-AR), Yea | Pryor (D-AR), Yea |
| California: | Boxer (D-CA), Yea | Feinstein (D-CA), Yea |
| Colorado: | Allard (R-CO), Nay | Salazar (D-CO), Yea |
| Connecticut: | Dodd (D-CT), Yea | Lieberman (ID-CT), Yea |
| Delaware: | Biden (D-DE), Yea | Carper (D-DE), Yea |
| Florida: | Martinez (R-FL), Nay | Nelson (D-FL), Yea |
| Georgia: | Chambliss (R-GA), Nay | Isakson (R-GA), Nay |
| Hawaii: | Akaka (D-HI), Yea | Inouye (D-HI), Yea |
| Idaho: | Craig (R-ID), Not Voting | Crapo (R-ID), Nay |
| Illinois: | Durbin (D-IL), Yea | Obama (D-IL), Not Voting |
| Indiana: | Bayh (D-IN), Not Voting | Lugar (R-IN), Nay |
| Iowa: | Grassley (R-IA), Nay | Harkin (D-IA), Yea |
| Kansas: | Brownback (R-KS), Yea | Roberts (R-KS), Yea |
| Kentucky: | Bunning (R-KY), Nay | McConnell (R-KY), Nay |
| Louisiana: | Landrieu (D-LA), Not Voting | Vitter (R-LA), Nay |
| Maine: | Collins (R-ME), Nay | Snowe (R-ME), Yea |
| Maryland: | Cardin (D-MD), Yea | Mikulski (D-MD), Yea |
| Massachusetts: | Kennedy (D-MA), Yea | Kerry (D-MA), Yea |
| Michigan: | Levin (D-MI), Yea | Stabenow (D-MI), Yea |
| Minnesota: | Coleman (R-MN), Nay | Klobuchar (D-MN), Yea |
| Mississippi: | Cochran (R-MS), Nay | Wicker (R-MS), Nay |
| Missouri: | Bond (R-MO), Nay | McCaskill (D-MO), Yea |
| Montana: | Baucus (D-MT), Yea | Tester (D-MT), Yea |
| Nebraska: | Hagel (R-NE), Not Voting | Nelson (D-NE), Yea |
| Nevada: | Ensign (R-NV), Nay | Reid (D-NV), Nay |
| New Hampshire: | Gregg (R-NH), Nay | Sununu (R-NH), Nay |
| New Jersey: | Lautenberg (D-NJ), Yea | Menendez (D-NJ), Yea |
| New Mexico: | Bingaman (D-NM), Yea | Domenici (R-NM), Nay |
| New York: | Clinton (D-NY), Not Voting | Schumer (D-NY), Yea |
| North Carolina: | Burr (R-NC), Not Voting | Dole (R-NC), Nay |
| North Dakota: | Conrad (D-ND), Yea | Dorgan (D-ND), Yea |
| Ohio: | Brown (D-OH), Yea | Voinovich (R-OH), Nay |
| Oklahoma: | Coburn (R-OK), Nay | Inhofe (R-OK), Not Voting |
| Oregon: | Smith (R-OR), Nay | Wyden (D-OR), Yea |
| Pennsylvania: | Casey (D-PA), Yea | Specter (R-PA), Nay |
| Rhode Island: | Reed (D-RI), Yea | Whitehouse (D-RI), Yea |
| South Carolina: | DeMint (R-SC), Nay | Graham (R-SC), Nay |
| South Dakota: | Johnson (D-SD), Yea | Thune (R-SD), Nay |
| Tennessee: | Alexander (R-TN), Nay | Corker (R-TN), Nay |
| Texas: | Cornyn (R-TX), Nay | Hutchison (R-TX), Nay |
| Utah: | Bennett (R-UT), Nay | Hatch (R-UT), Nay |
| Vermont: | Leahy (D-VT), Yea | Sanders (I-VT), Yea |
| Virginia: | Warner (R-VA), Nay | Webb (D-VA), Yea |
| Washington: | Cantwell (D-WA), Yea | Murray (D-WA), Yea |
| West Virginia: | Byrd (D-WV), Yea | Rockefeller (D-WV), Yea |
| Wisconsin: | Feingold (D-WI), Yea | Kohl (D-WI), Yea |
| Wyoming: | Barrasso (R-WY), Nay | Enzi (R-WY), Nay |
Contact your Senator today and tell them you want them to support Passengers' Rights.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Example Message to send Senators who voted NAY on PBR...
If your Senator voted against support American citizens' basic rights and voted NAY, against the Passengers' Bill of Rights, send them this letter (by email or Fax) to show your disappointment, and urge them to move forward and support the Passengers' Bill of Rights:
Dear Senator__________:
RE: Passengers’ Bill of Rights
I am disappointed that you voted against Passengers Rights, Well-Being and Safety by voting against passage of the bill that contains protective language in the FAA Reauthorization Bill.
Although there are stumbling blocks, we see a golden opportunity for you to join with all Americans to take a stand for airline passengers rights.
I would like your support immediately in supporting a new bill, without any controversial amendments, that has the strongest possible passengers rights language in it.
If not a new bill then we would like the strongest possible passengers’ rights language attached to any extension put forward.
I hope we can count on your support if the FAA Reauthorization bill is extended. Please don’t let partisan politics get in the way of the very real issue: passenger safety.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Your name
Coalition for Passengers’ Rights, Health & Safety (CPRHS)
Dear Senator__________:
RE: Passengers’ Bill of Rights
I am disappointed that you voted against Passengers Rights, Well-Being and Safety by voting against passage of the bill that contains protective language in the FAA Reauthorization Bill.
Although there are stumbling blocks, we see a golden opportunity for you to join with all Americans to take a stand for airline passengers rights.
I would like your support immediately in supporting a new bill, without any controversial amendments, that has the strongest possible passengers rights language in it.
If not a new bill then we would like the strongest possible passengers’ rights language attached to any extension put forward.
I hope we can count on your support if the FAA Reauthorization bill is extended. Please don’t let partisan politics get in the way of the very real issue: passenger safety.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Your name
Coalition for Passengers’ Rights, Health & Safety (CPRHS)
Example Message to send Senators who voted Yea on PBR...
If your Senator voted on all Americans' behalf and vote FOR the Passengers' Bill of Rights, send them this letter (by email or Fax) to show your support, and ask for their continued support:
Dear Senator _______:
RE: Passengers’ Bill of Rights
I am pleased that you voted for Passengers Rights, Well-Being and Safety. Although there are stumbling blocks we see a golden opportunity for all Americans to take a stand for airline passengers rights.
I would like your support immediately in supporting a new bill, without any controversial amendments, that has the strongest possible passengers rights language in it.
If not a new bill then we would like the strongest possible passengers’ rights language attached to any extension put forward.
I hope we can count on your support if the FAA Reauthorization bill is extended.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Your name
Coalition for Passengers’ Rights, Health & Safety (CPRHS)
Dear Senator _______:
RE: Passengers’ Bill of Rights
I am pleased that you voted for Passengers Rights, Well-Being and Safety. Although there are stumbling blocks we see a golden opportunity for all Americans to take a stand for airline passengers rights.
I would like your support immediately in supporting a new bill, without any controversial amendments, that has the strongest possible passengers rights language in it.
If not a new bill then we would like the strongest possible passengers’ rights language attached to any extension put forward.
I hope we can count on your support if the FAA Reauthorization bill is extended.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Your name
Coalition for Passengers’ Rights, Health & Safety (CPRHS)
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Hill is on the Bill!!! Notice the Senators that have Co-sponsored S:678 if yours hasn't why not?
Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] - 5/7/2007
Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] - 4/1/2008
Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] - 3/20/2007
Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] - 2/28/2007
Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 2/28/2007
Sen Reid, Harry [NV] - 7/19/2007
Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] - 4/1/2008
Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] - 2/17/2007
Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] - 4/1/2008
Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] - 3/20/2007
Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] - 2/28/2007
Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 2/28/2007
Sen Reid, Harry [NV] - 7/19/2007
Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] - 4/1/2008
Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] - 2/17/2007
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Model Bill For State Legislation: Burt Rubin, Esq.
Coalition For An Airline Passengers’ Bill Of Rights
Model State Bill
A. Responsibilities of airlines under certain circumstances Whenever airline passengers have been involuntarily detained on the ground aboard commercial aircraft for more than three hours prior to takeoff or following landing, the airline shall ensure that they are provided as needed with: (1) electric generation service to provide temporary power for climate control and lights; (2) waste removal service in order to service the holding tanks for on-board restrooms; and (3) adequate food and drinking water.
No airline passenger shall be involuntarily confined on the ground aboard a commercial aircraft at any airport within this State for more than 3 hours prior to departure or after arrival, provided, however, that this provision shall not apply if the pilot of such aircraft reasonably determines that such aircraft will depart within not more than 30 minutes next following such 3-hour delay or that permitting a passenger to deplane would jeopardize the safety of the passenger, other passengers or the aircraft.
B. Explanations of rights All airlines operating within this State shall, upon request, provide clear, written explanations of the rights of airline passengers under this Act.
C. Enforcement The Attorney General is hereby authorized to recover from any airline that violates this Act, a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per passenger per violation; provided, however, that each continuous period of involuntary detention aboard an aircraft without complying with one or more of the requirements of Paragraph A hereof shall be considered a single violation. Any such penalty shall take into consideration any compensation paid or offered by the airline to passengers. The civil penalty imposed pursuant to this Paragraph may be sought in a civil action brought by the Attorney General in any court of competent jurisdiction. If the Attorney General prevails in any such civil action, the court may award the Attorney General reasonable attorneys' fees and an amount equal to the ordinary costs and expenses incurred by the Attorney General in investigating and prosecuting the violation, as it deems appropriate. If the Attorney General reaches a settlement with any airline, such settlement shall include an amount at least equal to the ordinary costs and expenses incurred by the Attorney General in investigating and prosecuting the violation.
D. Relationship to Federal Law Nothing in this Act shall be construed as requiring any airline, airport or other entity to take any action in contravention of any Federal statute or rule or regulation adopted by the United States Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration or any other Federal agency having jurisdiction over such entity.
E. Severability If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this Act is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder hereof but shall be applied in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part hereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
Model State Bill
A. Responsibilities of airlines under certain circumstances Whenever airline passengers have been involuntarily detained on the ground aboard commercial aircraft for more than three hours prior to takeoff or following landing, the airline shall ensure that they are provided as needed with: (1) electric generation service to provide temporary power for climate control and lights; (2) waste removal service in order to service the holding tanks for on-board restrooms; and (3) adequate food and drinking water.
No airline passenger shall be involuntarily confined on the ground aboard a commercial aircraft at any airport within this State for more than 3 hours prior to departure or after arrival, provided, however, that this provision shall not apply if the pilot of such aircraft reasonably determines that such aircraft will depart within not more than 30 minutes next following such 3-hour delay or that permitting a passenger to deplane would jeopardize the safety of the passenger, other passengers or the aircraft.
B. Explanations of rights All airlines operating within this State shall, upon request, provide clear, written explanations of the rights of airline passengers under this Act.
C. Enforcement The Attorney General is hereby authorized to recover from any airline that violates this Act, a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per passenger per violation; provided, however, that each continuous period of involuntary detention aboard an aircraft without complying with one or more of the requirements of Paragraph A hereof shall be considered a single violation. Any such penalty shall take into consideration any compensation paid or offered by the airline to passengers. The civil penalty imposed pursuant to this Paragraph may be sought in a civil action brought by the Attorney General in any court of competent jurisdiction. If the Attorney General prevails in any such civil action, the court may award the Attorney General reasonable attorneys' fees and an amount equal to the ordinary costs and expenses incurred by the Attorney General in investigating and prosecuting the violation, as it deems appropriate. If the Attorney General reaches a settlement with any airline, such settlement shall include an amount at least equal to the ordinary costs and expenses incurred by the Attorney General in investigating and prosecuting the violation.
D. Relationship to Federal Law Nothing in this Act shall be construed as requiring any airline, airport or other entity to take any action in contravention of any Federal statute or rule or regulation adopted by the United States Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration or any other Federal agency having jurisdiction over such entity.
E. Severability If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this Act is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder hereof but shall be applied in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part hereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
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