Congressional negotiators agreed on a $105bn air travel safety bill, increasing air traffic controllers, requiring FAA to use new collision tech, and prohibiting airlines from charging for family seating.

Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $105bn bill designed to improve air travel safety after a series of close calls between planes. The new bill will increase the number of air traffic controllers, require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to use new technology for preventing collisions, and prohibit airlines from charging extra for families to sit together. The legislation will govern FAA operations for the next five years.

April 29, 2024
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