US: Airline bumping protection, easier drone permits aim of bill

A sweeping House plan to set aviation policy for the next 6 years would add protections for airline passengers bumped from flights, speed introduction of commercial drones and make it easier to certify new aircraft. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unveiled legislation Wednesday that would prohibit passengers from being removed from a flight after they’ve boarded. The legislation also revives a proposal to remove the US air-traffic system from govt control that failed a year ago. The House legislation would also include a requirement for airlines disrupted by computer outages to post resources for stranded passengers online, including hotel accommodations and meal vouchers, according to a summary of the bill. <br/>