| December 11, 2007 | News for the commercial aviation industry |
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- DOT reviewing options for alleviating JFK delays
The DOT next week will announce its plan for easing flight delays at JFK and other New York area airports. An industry task force last week submitted a list of suggestions for Transportation Secretary Mary Peters to consider in deliberations in advance of her report to President George W. Bush next week. Airlines and regional airports have expressed concern over some proposals made by the DOT, including imposed limits on flights to and from New York's John F. Kennedy airport and congestion pricing fees during peak traffic times. NYTimes.com
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- DayJet adds 28 destinations
The air taxi, which launched in Florida this year, will service new locations across the South. DayJet now provides unscheduled, on-demand service to more than 30 airports. NYTimes.com
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- Travelogue: Improvise at your own peril
John McDonnell, chief operating officer of Patrón Spirits Company, recalls a trip to Singapore where a missing driver, a rush to get to the airport, alcohol and the promise of big money made for a dangerous mix. NYTimes.com
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- Industry opposed to air passenger "Bill of Rights" in New York
The Air Transport Association has asked a U.S. district court judge to block a proposed law that would require airlines to provide food, water and other services to passengers during long delays at New York airports. The law, sponsored by Gov. Eliot Spitzer, is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1. USA TODAY
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- Beds make a comeback in the air
Airlines, including Virgin Atlantic and Singapore Airlines, are providing beds for first-class passengers. Despite the space requirements, the trend is growing as airlines compete for high-paying passengers. MSNBC/Associated Press
(12/10)
- Airlines offer higher quality meals for sale
Several airlines are offering more nutritional and flavorful food for sale in their cabins. Carriers have learned that they must offer better quality food in the cabin for travelers to be willing to pay for it. The new selections are usually available on flights of at least three or four hours in duration. NYTimes.com
(12/11)
- Airline industry testing in-flight Internet access
A growing number of airline carriers are testing new in-flight e-mail and text message systems. "I think 2008 is the year when we will finally start to see in-flight Internet access become available, but I suspect the rollout domestically will take place in a very measured way," Henry Harteveldt, a Forrester Research analyst, said of the trials. International Herald Tribune
(12/10)
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