FAA launches faster, high-altitude flight routes to avoid congestion along the East Coast
Publishing timestamp: 2023-05-01 09:11:46
Summary
The FAA has launched nearly 170 new flight routes in the eastern U.S. that are shorter and faster, aiming to reduce congestion and delays. The new routes are mostly above 18,000 feet and will be more direct, replacing older, zigzagging routes designed for planes relying on ground-based radar. The change is expected to reduce travel time by about 6,000 minutes per year. The FAA is also dealing with a staffing shortage that has prompted airlines to scale back summer schedules in the New York area.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/01/faa-launches-faster-east-coast-routes-to-avoid-congestion.html