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This bill modifies the existing regulations for the Essential Air Service (EAS) program by requiring airlines applying for government-funded air service to rural or underserved communities to include a comprehensive contingency plan that outlines how they will maintain air service during unexpected disruptions that are not weather-related. Specifically, the bill amends section 41733 of title 49 of the United States Code to mandate that all EAS compensation applications must now include a detailed plan explaining how air service will continue in the event of service interruptions. The bill provides a 180-day implementation window for the Department of Transportation to enforce this new requirement, and makes some technical corrections to related sections of the law. The Essential Air Service program is a federal initiative that provides financial support to ensure air transportation to small communities that might otherwise lose commercial airline service due to low passenger numbers or economic challenges. By requiring contingency plans, the bill aims to improve the reliability and consistency of air service in these smaller, often more isolated communities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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