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HI HCR77
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Karen Awana
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AI Summary
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Urges commercial airlines to waive baggage fees and excess baggage weight charges for members of the United States Armed Forces traveling on commercial aircraft under military orders.
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Requests airlines provide first class or business class upgrades at no additional cost to military personnel when such accommodations are available.
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Recognizes that commercial air transport is sometimes more logistically efficient than military transportation networks, particularly for small troop numbers.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hawaii's congressional delegation, the Air Transport Association of America, Inc., and the Airlines Committee of Hawaii.
Legislative Description
Urging the commercial airline industry to extend various courtesies to members of the United States Armed Services with military orders that are transported by commercial aircraft in recognition of their service to the people of the United States and as an expression of gratitude and appreciation.
Last Action
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
3/31/2011