Biden’s new decision on airlines

US President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made remarks at the White House about steps they will take to protect consumers and reduce costs when it comes to airline flight cancellations and delays. .

Noting that the airline industry is an important part of the economy, Biden said, “However, I know how disappointed many of you are with the service you receive from American airlines.” saying.

“UNACCEPTABLE”

Biden said that many people have suffered due to recent disruptions to US airlines and that this is “unacceptable.”

Biden asserted that if flight cancellations or delays are caused by the fault of the airlines, the airlines will cover reservation, hotel and meal costs, adding that this is an important step for lower- and middle-class families.

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In this context, Biden pointed to a study showing that the European Union requires airlines to compensate passengers for flight delays, thus reducing the number of flight delays.

In addition, Biden reported that many major airlines have agreed that parents can sit next to their children at no cost.

Transportation Minister Buttigieg noted that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using new technology to determine more efficient flight routes that reduce time and cost, due to recent flight disruptions.

Saying that airlines must accept their responsibilities in order to better serve passengers, Buttigieg added that otherwise they will do whatever it takes. (AA)