NY first state to OK ‘fliers’ bill of rights’
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NY first state to OK ‘fliers’ bill of rights’
Three hours on a plane queued up for takeoff might not sound like fun to would-be travelers, but it’s the magic number for benefits of New York’s new passengers’ bill of rights law to kick in. (Gannett)
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