faa reauthorization bill
U.S. Senate, Fix Air Travel Before You Depart
U.S. Travel Association | July 24, 2023
WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the urgent need for the U.S. Senate to markup its version of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill and correct years of governmental failures: "While the Senate may be eager to fly home to start their August recess, millions of Americans have missed trips and lost time with family and friends this summer due to delays and cancellations caused by years of government inattention. The whole of the U.S. economy pays a price when a trip is delayed—or avoided entirely due to air travel hassles." "In fact, over half o...
U.S. Travel Industry Urges Support for FAA Reauthorization Bill Ahead of Critical House Vote
U.S. Travel Association | July 20, 2023
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan ‘Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act’ (H.R. 3935), otherwise known as the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill: “The United States requires a more modern, efficient and secure air travel system to meet increasing demand and grow the U.S. economy. The bipartisan House bill is a critical step in correcting years of federal underinvestment, which has left the system with 1,200 fewer air traffic controllers than a decade ago. “The bill inc...
