To express the sense of the Senate that air carriers should provide special fares to members of the armed forces.
What it does: Adds SEC. __. AIR FARES FOR MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES wherever appropriateAdds SEC. __. AIR FARES FOR MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES wherever appropriate
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. __. AIR FARES FOR MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES.
Inserted: It is the sense of the Senate that each United States air carrier should--
Inserted: (1) make every effort to allow active duty members of the armed forces to purchase tickets, on a space-available basis, for the lowest fares offered for the flights desired, without regard to advance purchase requirements and other restrictions; and
Inserted: (2) offer flexible terms that allow members of the armed forces on active duty to purchase, modify, or cancel tickets without time restrictions, fees, or penalties.
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Original wording
At the appropriate place, insert the following new section:
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As printed
At the appropriate place, insert the following new section:
SEC. __. AIR FARES FOR MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES.
It is the sense of the Senate that each United States air carrier should--
(1) make every effort to allow active duty members of the armed forces to purchase tickets, on a space-available basis, for the lowest fares offered for the flights desired, without regard to advance purchase requirements and other restrictions; and
(2) offer flexible terms that allow members of the armed forces on active duty to purchase, modify, or cancel tickets without time restrictions, fees, or penalties.
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Senate amendment submitted
May 22, 2003
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Senate amendment submitted
May 22, 2003
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 813 proposed by Senator Warner for Senator Hutchison.(consideration: CR S6898; text: CR S6898)
May 22, 2003
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 813 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
May 22, 2003
Amendment SA 813 proposed by Senator Warner for Senator Hutchison. (consideration: CR S6898; text: CR S6898) To express the sense of the Senate that air carriers should provide special fares to members of the armed forces.
May 22, 2003
Amendment SA 813 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
May 22, 2003