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New York-area airport slot auction halted

The FAA's own general counsel has questions about the Bush administration's plan to auction takeoff slots at the three New York area airports as a wa

    by Tom BELDEN
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The FAA's own

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has questions about the Bush administration's plan to auction takeoff slots at the three New York area airports as a way to stimulate competition. PHL hasn't been targeted in Transportation Secretary Mary Peters plan, which has already limited operations at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy. The airlines are vehemently opposed to the auction and have succeeded in having it suspended for more study.