Aviation Delay Prevention Act

The Aviation Delay Prevention Act (S. 633) was designed to reduce flight delays and improve efficiency at the nation’s most congested airports. The bill would allow the Department of Transportation to oversee airline scheduling practices more closely and permit airlines to collaborate on flight reductions during peak hours or bad weather without violating antitrust laws.

For travelers, the bill aims to provide more reliable flight times by defining "on-time departure" standards and requiring airlines to share accurate delay information with the public. Additionally, the legislation seeks to speed up the construction of new runways and airport facilities by streamlining environmental reviews and providing federal grants for infrastructure projects that encourage competition among airlines. Finally, the bill includes measures to study air quality in passenger cabins and increase funding for noise reduction programs in communities surrounding major airports.