Airlines Confidential Podcast

202 - Special Report - Scott McCartney: Critical need for "Second Manhattan Project" at FAA.

Aug 30, 2023
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Scott McCartney
Aviation expert and journalist Scott McCartney joins the show to discuss the critical need for a 'Second Manhattan Project' at the FAA, addressing issues like ATC safety problems and staffing shortages. The hosts also cover turbulent weather patterns across America, fares and fees in a Spirit/JetBlue post-merger world, a comprehensive story on near misses, and why public anger towards airlines is stronger than other industries.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Double Taxation, Junk Fees, and the Importance of Competition in the Aviation Industry
03:08 • 5min
3
Air Traffic Control Lapses and Short Staffing
08:13 • 8min
4
The Need for a Second Manhattan Project at the FAA
16:35 • 6min
5
Regional Service and Passenger Frustration
22:49 • 11min