The White House released a four-page list today describing its efforts to strengthen of domestic security since Sept. 11, like improving airline security and border protection.
The provision was part of a new airline passenger protection rule in December.
Sabena, Belgium's ailing airline, sought protection from creditors today, and the Belgian government provided a $115 million bridge loan for one month to try to salvage at least part of the airline.
The administration is also preparing new regulations likely to be published next year on airline security, mine-worker protections and automobile safety and fuel efficiency, White House aides said.
Yesterday, the United States Department of Transportation DOTT) announced a broad range of new or enhanced airline consumer protections that will go into effect in September.
The lawmakers had said they hoped to provide American Airlines and United Airlines protection from liability for damages and deaths on the ground during last week's terrorist attacks.
The airlines got the protection they needed.
He added: "We would like to go further and see the airlines have financial protection".
Currently, 90% of flights from within Europe supply this data, with most of the 10% remainder involving German airlines, where data protection laws prevent such disclosure.
If bankruptcies at United Airlines and US Airways are any indication, frequent fliers of Northwest and Delta will be able to use their miles to book tickets and other rewards even if their airlines seek court protection.
The airline sought bankruptcy protection twice during the 1990's and it continues to lose money even as other airlines have been profiting from the booming economy.
