2 senators call on FAA to study safety impact of reduced flight attendant staffing
Summary
Two Democratic senators have asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study how reducing the number of flight attendants on long flights might affect passenger safety. They want the FAA to understand any risks before airlines are allowed to have fewer flight attendants on these flights.Key Facts
- Two Democratic senators made the request to the FAA.
- The request is about studying reduced flight attendant staffing on long flights.
- The senators are concerned about the safety impact of having fewer flight attendants.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is the U.S. government agency that oversees flight safety.
- Airlines have considered or started using fewer flight attendants on some long-haul flights.
- The study would help determine if this change affects passenger safety.
- The report was shared by CBS News and its transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave.
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