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Ask the pilot
As hundreds of planes are grounded, the FAA faces an identity crisis. Plus: What does a rash of airline bankruptcies mean for the future?
By Patrick Smith [2008-04-11]

  • The Real Problem

    Is that our teetering "service-based" economy is somewhat dependent on the ability to fly around the country.

    When the working-class can't afford air travel, virtually every part of the country loses a big chunk of its tourism industry.

    Isn't that really why undercharging for air-travel was able to be sustained for so long?

    Seems like the results to expect at this point include:

    -- much higher airfares

    -- far less choice in flight scheduling

    -- ubiquitous decrease in labor opportunity for tourism dependent business

    Oh, well. Too bad, I used to love to fly.

    -- blunderdog
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    Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:38 AM
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