Most fines get watered down
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A 1998 General Accounting Office (GAO) report has found that the FAA reduces most fines levied against airlines by a considerable amount. Local FAA inspectors who uncover safety violations may propose a stiff penalty, yet this amount is typically negotiated to a considerably lower sum by the time the FAA and lawyers reach a settlement months or years later. The study, which included cases involving US and foreign airlines, airports, pilots and mechanics, also found that penalties were lowered in roughly 80% of the 20,179 civil penalty cases that were closed in FY 1990-1996.
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2000
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Flying off the handle
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Airlines and legislators are seeking ways to deal with dangerous passengers, with a number of airline companies considering the installation of stronger cockpit door locks. Pres Bill Clinton is poised to sign into law a bill which will increase Federal Aviation Administration fines for 'air rage' from $1,100 to $25,000 per violation. Data from the UK shows that tougher air-rage penalties also reduce simple obnoxiousness including drunken and disorderly conduct.
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ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2000
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Legislation would increase air ticket fees
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Proposed legislation that is expected to be discussed in the Senate in Mar 2000 would cause a 50% increase in passenger fees that are added to the cost of air tickets. The proposed passenger facility charge legislation is basically a $3 departure tax which airports can charge to help pay for local airport services and improvements. The law would increase the $12 maximum charge being levied by airports for a round-trip ticket to $18 per round-trip fare.
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ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2000
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