House
May 22, 1991

To amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 relating to bankruptcy transportation plans.

Summary

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Airline Bankruptcy Passenger Protection Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue an order authorizing a covered air carrier to develop an air transportation plan which protects airline ticket holders in the event it becomes a debtor in bankruptcy proceedings after the ticket purchase date. Provides that if satisfactory plans have not been submitted by a specified deadline, the Secretary must promulgate regulations requiring all covered air carriers to provide air transportation for such ticket holders.

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Introduced(1/3/91)
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SB

Mr. BOEHLERT

(R) NY – 23

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May 22, 1991