FAA launches new plan to avoid flight delays in NYC, DC this summer
Publishing timestamp: 2023-03-22 17:43:40
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced measures to reduce flight requirements for airlines' take off and landing rights at congested airports in New York City and Washington, D.C. this summer to avoid disruptions and delays caused by a shortage of air traffic controllers at key facilities in the area. Airlines have until April 30 to file requests to give up take-off and landing slots, and the waiver would last from May 15 through Sept. 15. The FAA expects increased delays in the New York City area this summer compared to last year, projecting a 45% rise in delays with operations growing 7%. United Airlines has already said it would seek a waiver for certain use of take-off and landing allotments at three of the biggest New York-area airports and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/22/faa-plan-to-avoid-nyc-dc-flight-delays.html