DOT eyes new caps
06-04-2006 | 09:41 AM
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DOT eyes new caps
I just read this in one of my travel industry mags. This seems to conflict with the majors plans to downsize aircraft, i.e. NWA
Travel Weekly
May 29, 2006
DOT eyes new caps at LaGuardia
The Transportation Department is preparing to propose a rule that would create an average aircraft size requirement for New York's LaGuardia Airport, to encourage airlines to use larger aircraft as a way to manage congestion and flight delays.
The DOT is considering the new rules for LaGuardia because a law that caps the number of flights at the airport, intended as an interim solution to congestion, is scheduled to expire at years end.
The plan under consideration, but not yet published for public comment, also would cap flights. But it would try to increase the number of passengers served by using the size requirement to encourage the use of larger aircraft.
Travel Weekly
May 29, 2006
DOT eyes new caps at LaGuardia
The Transportation Department is preparing to propose a rule that would create an average aircraft size requirement for New York's LaGuardia Airport, to encourage airlines to use larger aircraft as a way to manage congestion and flight delays.
The DOT is considering the new rules for LaGuardia because a law that caps the number of flights at the airport, intended as an interim solution to congestion, is scheduled to expire at years end.
The plan under consideration, but not yet published for public comment, also would cap flights. But it would try to increase the number of passengers served by using the size requirement to encourage the use of larger aircraft.
06-04-2006 | 11:42 AM
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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?
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?
Originally Posted by Skygirl
I just read this in one of my travel industry mags. This seems to conflict with the majors plans to downsize aircraft, i.e. NWA
Travel Weekly
May 29, 2006
DOT eyes new caps at LaGuardia
The Transportation Department is preparing to propose a rule that would create an average aircraft size requirement for New York's LaGuardia Airport, to encourage airlines to use larger aircraft as a way to manage congestion and flight delays.
The DOT is considering the new rules for LaGuardia because a law that caps the number of flights at the airport, intended as an interim solution to congestion, is scheduled to expire at years end.
The plan under consideration, but not yet published for public comment, also would cap flights. But it would try to increase the number of passengers served by using the size requirement to encourage the use of larger aircraft.
Travel Weekly
May 29, 2006
DOT eyes new caps at LaGuardia
The Transportation Department is preparing to propose a rule that would create an average aircraft size requirement for New York's LaGuardia Airport, to encourage airlines to use larger aircraft as a way to manage congestion and flight delays.
The DOT is considering the new rules for LaGuardia because a law that caps the number of flights at the airport, intended as an interim solution to congestion, is scheduled to expire at years end.
The plan under consideration, but not yet published for public comment, also would cap flights. But it would try to increase the number of passengers served by using the size requirement to encourage the use of larger aircraft.
06-04-2006 | 01:54 PM
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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?
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.
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