Monday, April 14, 2008

Schumer: No Relief for Summer Flights


WASHINGTON (AP): Lawmakers plan to increase pressure on the Federal Aviation Administration and the industry
by holding a hearing on the economic costs of widespread flight
delays.

Delays cost the U.S. economy an estimated $9 billion a year,
according to Sen. Charles Schumer, a Democrat from New York City,
which has seen some of the worst of the flight delays at its three
major area airports.
"The U.S. economy can't afford to have one of its major
airlines just shut down for days," said Schumer, adding: "The
ripple effect is tremendous, it's like putting a vise on
commerce."

Senator Schumer passed through Onondaga County Monday--just one day after calling for an overhaul of the the aviation system.

Newsday.com: Caps on Kennedy Flights Not Expected to Ease Delays

My Fox NY: Schumer Blasts FAA Flight Plan

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