Passenger rights bill gets a push in state (by a Dem, of course)

[TechBear_Seattle]

I piss and moan when I see Democrats screwing up, so it is only fair that I offer praise when I see them doing something right.

Passenger rights bill gets a push in state

OLYMPIA — State Sen. Ken Jacobsen believes airline passengers deserve some basic rights — food, water, fresh air, working restrooms and the ability to get medical attention if they're stuck in a parked airplane for more than three hours.

Jacobsen, D-Seattle, says his legislation that would provide those rights comes from personal experience. "I had my epiphany on the runway: This sucks," he said.

Airlines seem to have the same opinion of his measure, Senate Bill 6296, which also would subject airlines to potential fines of up to $1,000 per violation, per passenger.

Major carriers, including Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, oppose the legislation. They say they already have good customer service, and that only the federal government should regulate their industry.

The article continues at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2004139780_airlines23m.html

As a frequent flyer myself, let me say: THANK YOU Rep. Jacobsen! :toast: