Washington, DC 4/11/2008 8:49:44 PM
Flight Cancellations Strain U.S. Economy on the Brink of a Recession
The disruption of flights means more than just having disgruntled passengers, it means a disruption cargo and commerce for our nation, straining an economy already on the brink of a recession. “The groundings are beginning to take a financial toll on cargo deliveries and on business travelers who cannot get to meetings nationwide,” states Tori Milan, Destination Villas Editor.
Over 3000 flights have been cancelled across a one week time period. "It's catastrophic economically, and it's an embarrassment to the nation," said Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of a Senate Commerce subcommittee on aviation safety.
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., said, "Some may argue it's one of the safest periods. But it's happened in spite of FAA policies. We've seen record flight delays, increases in near collisions on our runways, understaffing of controllers and safety inspectors."
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