Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"A Passenger Bill of Rights will be an empty promise until Congress enacts serious aviation policy reforms such as substantial investments to update and upgrade our air traffic control system; increases in funding for Airport Improvement Projects (AIPs); a carry-on baggage policy that applies to every airline and every flight; ensuring Essential Air Service (EAS) to small communities; improving cabin air quality for crewmembers and passengers; and providing a safe working environment on board aircraft for flight attendants."

Source: AFA-CWA International President Patricia Friend. This week the world's largest flight attendant union joined forces with the Coalition for an Airline Passengers Bill of Rights (CAPBOR), to urge Congress to address serious flaws in current aviation policy regarding flight delays, and airliners stuck on the ramp.

FMI: www.flyersrights.com, www.afanet.org