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This bill, known as the Airline Travelers Right to Know Act, aims to enhance transparency and safety regarding toxic fume exposures on aircraft. The bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to implement a policy that informs air carrier passengers, pilots, and cabin crew about potential exposure to toxic fumes that could cause permanent health or brain damage. Airlines must disclose details about potential chemical exposures, including substances known to cause cancer and reproductive harm, and provide information about safety management systems. Passengers will be required to acknowledge understanding of toxic fume risks during ticket purchase, and airlines must immediately notify all affected parties (customers, flight attendants, pilots, and maintenance technicians) when toxic fumes are detected. The bill also grants crew members the right to decline assignments on aircraft with unresolved toxic fume issues without penalty. Additionally, the legislation mandates that airlines install toxic fume sensors on passenger aircraft, provide mobile oxygen masks for crew members, and face significant civil penalties (up to $100,000) for non-compliance or false reporting. These requirements apply to passenger-carrying aircraft operating under specific federal regulations, with the goal of improving passenger and crew safety and awareness of potential chemical exposures during air travel.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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