The multi-billion-dollar cost of airline flight delays
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The multi-billion-dollar cost of airline flight delays
Tom Belden
For those who travel frequently, the results of a study commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration won't be surprising: Airline flight delays have a major economic impact in terms of lost productivity and extra expense -- an estimated $16.7 billion impact. Read more here about why so much emphasis is placed by the FAA on efforts to reduce delays by changing air-traffic control technology and procedures and improving airports.
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Tom Belden has been reporting about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for more than 20 years, writing columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections. His reporting (with colleague Craig McCoy) on baggage handling problems in Philadelphia have been credited with helping to improve the system. His previous blog was called Road Warrior. He can reached at tbelden@phillynews.com.
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