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Protecting Aviation Jobs: New Labor Standards Test for Foreign Airlines.

This bill changes how the US government grants operating permits to foreign air carriers. The Department of Transportation must now explicitly consider whether a foreign airline's operations undermine US labor standards. This measure aims to protect American jobs and ensure fair competition within the aviation industry.
Key points
Requires the US Department of Transportation to assess whether foreign airlines undermine US labor standards when applying for operating permits.
Strengthens protection for US airline workers by preventing unfair competition based on substandard labor costs.
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Additional Information
Fair and Open Skies Act
Print number: S 1752
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-05-18