If you ever find yourself stuck in an airplane on the runway for more than 3 hours you might be able to stand up for your rights: literally. Sen. Chuck Schumer is attempting to push for legislation that would provide the nation's first passenger bill of rights. If passed, airlines would have to provide food, water, and bathroom access for passengers stranded on the runway for up to 3 hours. After 3 hours passengers would be allowed to de-plane.
At Syracuse Hancock International Airport such an event is not very common. Syracuse Dept. of Aviation Spokesperson Christina Reale says she can only remember one time when an airline was forced to deplane passengers due to a mechanical problem.
The Syracuse Dept. of Aviation says the 3 most common causes of delays are weather and congestion at other airports, required rest periods for the flight crew, and mechanical repairs. Airlines could soon be held responsible for the comfort of the passengers no matter what the cause of the delay and air travelers say it is only fair.
"It can get very hot and make you feel trapped if you are stuck on the runway for a long time" says air passenger Xavier Aguirre.
The bill could be especially helpful in New York City where they are currently experiencing the countries worst flight delays.
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