Child Safety in Air Travel: FAA Mandated Study on Restraints and Airport Access.
This Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety during air travel. The study will evaluate current standards regarding child restraints, evacuation procedures, protection of child equipment, and the accessibility of facilities like changing stations at airports. The goal is to generate recommendations for new rules to improve safety and comfort for families flying with children.
Key points
FAA must study the safe use and compatibility of age-appropriate child safety seats and restraints on aircraft.
Evaluation of procedures for efficient evacuation of children and protection of strollers/car seats in cargo holds.
Assessment of the accessibility and safety of diaper changing stations and breastfeeding areas in airport terminals.
Review of airline policies concerning the protection of children from contagious diseases during flights.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1683
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2023-05-18