Pledging
These are the original issues in this subcategory
- TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
- TRAFFIC CAMERAS
- AIR TRAVEL
In 2019 our domestic airlines served about 811 million passengers. But increasingly it seems busy airports and airline policies have left many passengers unhappy with their flying experience. In 2019 the number of passenger complaints filed with the Dept. of Transportation reached 15,332. These complaints include overbooking flights and causing customers to lose their flights or be involuntarily taken off airplanes, flight delays and cancellations, lost baggage, exorbitant checked bag and change fees, frequent IT meltdowns and airline consolidation are but some of the things that frustrate and anger air travelers. Complaints from disabled passengers and those who feel they were discriminated against are also on the rise. Advocates say most of these problems result from airlines prioritizing profits over passenger welfare and service. They claim plans to reduce the size of seats will only increase passenger discomfort and dissatisfaction.
Pending Legislation: S.3347 Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Kelly (AZ)
Status: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Chair: Sen. Ted Cruz (TX)
Pending Legislation: S.3347 Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Kelly (AZ)
Status: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Chair: Sen. Ted Cruz (TX)
- I oppose reforming current air travel policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Leader John Thune (SD).
- I support requiring airlines to provide cash, free rebooking, and essential reimbursements (meals, lodging, transport) for significant flight disruptions, aiming to give U.S. travelers protections similar to Europe's, with specific amounts like $300-$600 for long delays, holding airlines accountable when disruptions are their fault by: 1.) Awarding passengers at least $300 for delays 3-6 hours and $600 for delays 6+ hours. 2.) Requiring airlines to cover meals for delays over 3 hours, lodging for overnight stays, and transportation to/from lodging during disruptions. 3.) Awarding passengers free options to be rebooked on other flights. 4.) Directing the Department of Transportation to create an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (with airline/consumer reps) to finalize implementation rules. And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
- I support requiring airlines to provide cash, free rebooking, and essential reimbursements (meals, lodging, transport) for significant flight disruptions, aiming to give U.S. travelers protections similar to Europe's, with specific amounts like $300-$600 for long delays, holding airlines accountable when disruptions are their fault by:
1.) Awarding passengers at least $300 for delays 3-6 hours and $600 for delays 6+ hours.
2.) Requiring airlines to cover meals for delays over 3 hours, lodging for overnight stays, and transportation to/from lodging during disruptions.
3.) Awarding passengers free options to be rebooked on other flights.
4.) Directing the Department of Transportation to create an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (with airline/consumer reps) to finalize implementation rules.
And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
You May Pledge Your Support For This Issue With A Monetary
Donation And By Writing A Letter To Your Representatives
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Pledge Period - Opening Date
March 2, 2026 @00:01 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)
Pledge Period - Closing Date
March 8, 2026 @23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)
Trustee Election - Begins
March 9, 2026