Rep. Velazquez Introduces Bill to Stop Airline Price Gouging During Disasters
October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
After airline ticket fares skyrocketed in the lead-up to Hurricane Milton, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation to cap airfares when a disaster has been declared.
Under Velazquez's bill, the "AirFAIR Act", when a state, territory or U.S. possession makes a disaster declaration, airlines would be prohibited from hiking prices over 30%. Under the b . . .
After airline ticket fares skyrocketed in the lead-up to Hurricane Milton, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation to cap airfares when a disaster has been declared.
Under Velazquez's bill, the "AirFAIR Act", when a state, territory or U.S. possession makes a disaster declaration, airlines would be prohibited from hiking prices over 30%. Under the b . . .