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Terminal Chaos

Terminal Chaos. George L. Donohue and Russell D. Shaver with Eric Edwards. Problem. Commercial flying in the U.S. is an abysmal experience The situation is getting worse Failure to fix the system will severely hurt our economy. Problem.

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Terminal Chaos

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  1. Terminal Chaos George L. Donohue and Russell D. Shaver with Eric Edwards

  2. Problem • Commercial flying in the U.S. is an abysmal experience • The situation is getting worse • Failure to fix the system will severely hurt our economy

  3. Problem • Delays at most major U.S. airports are TEN times larger than those at European airports • European airports move 30% more passengers through vs. U.S.

  4. Why? • Airlines overschedule flights • Delays • High load factors • More delays (no where to put passengers if cancelled)

  5. Why? • Air Traffic Controller union resistant to any change • Politically powerful • Slow adoption of new technology • Airport competition • Airport authorities focused on local bottom line, NOT system efficiency.

  6. Why? • General Aviation • May exceed number of airliners under ATC control • Pay fraction of ATM operating costs • U.S. public • Accept the system as it is • No collective demands for change

  7. Case Studies • Air Traffic Controller union (NATCA) attempted to reject automation project because of QWERTY keyboards • FAA/airline collaborative efforts have caused transfer of control to airlines

  8. Solutions • Capacity increase • Airports physically limited and local populations resistant to expansion • Airlines must upgauge: • Larger more fuel efficient aircraft • Decrease number of flights

  9. Solutions • Private sector ATC services • UPS, Fedex prime examples that companies can: • Equip fleets with next generation avionics • Increase airport efficiency • Manage advanced transportation systems

  10. Solutions • “30% Solution” • 30% reduction in flight frequency & 30% increase in aircraft size should: • Meet expected demand increases • Utilize 80-90% maximum throughput capacities

  11. Solutions • Government Action • Publication of passenger quality of service (QOS) metric • Congestion pricing for landing slots • Passenger Bill of Rights

  12. Solutions • Public Action • Demands for change!

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