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This bill addresses air transportation challenges in the Pacific Islands, specifically Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, by allowing foreign air carriers from Japan, Philippines, and the Republic of Korea to add or remove passengers and cargo during international flights without disrupting the journey's continuity. The legislation recognizes the current limitations in air competition, which have resulted in expensive flights in the region, and seeks to provide more flexible transportation options. Specifically, the bill amends existing air commerce regulations to permit foreign air carriers with valid permits to stop in Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands while en route between the United States and destinations outside the country, without such stops being considered a break in the international journey. By doing so, the bill aims to leverage the transportation capabilities of key U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific region and help supplement the service gaps left by U.S. air carriers. The legislation would apply to specific airports including Antonio B. Won Pat Guam International Airport, Francisco C. Ada Saipan International Airport, Francisco Manglona Borja Tinian International Airport, and Benjamin Taisacan Manglona Rota International Airport.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1536/all-info