Originally Posted by
rickair7777
https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/...152578.article
Article indicates that the political motive is loss of service to smaller airports.
ALPA opposes.
RAA (regionals) in favor.
NACA (ACMI/third tier) in favor.
Doesn't say what A4A thinks, but I think they opposed it last time.
All this bill is is a bailout for the regional airlines in disguise. That’s why Manchin supports it - presumably WV has been hit by a loss of regional service. Hopefully it either dies to the filibuster, in the House, or Biden vetoes it. I’d put my money on it getting snuck into a required bill and passing, though.