Originally Posted by WatchThis!
Something has to be done above over-capacity within the ATC system. The FAA has failed miserably in the modernization efforts during the past 2 decades and is placing pressure on the DOT to control air traffic flow.
As a side note, the ATA is asking the DOT to level the fees among other users of the ATC system. With the planned explosive growth of private biz-jets, the ATA wants to pass some of the costs to those users. They claim that US Airlines use 60% of the capacity, but pay 90% of the fees.
PS - aren't you that cute travel agent from the pilot pick-up thread?
Um, guilty as charged...
I understand about the over-capacity issue. The travel industry mag that I quoted that from is actually the most informative publication I get, with lots of good airline and travel industry info within it. Most of the other travel industry mags I get are glossy destination publications.