Business Travel Coalition (BTC), in the aftermath of National Transportation Safety Board hearings examining the Colgan Air crash, transmitted a letter to Congress signed by sixty-five corporate travel buyers, labor organizations, travel management companies and industry organizati
ons representing millions of travelers. The letter urges hearings in the larger context of formulation of a national air transportation policy that appropriately articulates public policy expectations regarding optimizing safety and minimizing cost in the U.S. aviation system. Chairpersons and Ranking Members of the relevant aviation, homeland security and appropriations committees in the House and Senate received the signatory letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The U.S. deregulated the airline industry in 1978 but in the aftermath of the intense Congressional debates about deregulation itself, has never had a thoughtful public-policy debate about what ought to be the priorities of national policy with respect to air transportation. As a consequence, the U.S. does not benefit from a coherent aviation policy. Following the tragic crash at Buffalo, many were taken aback by reports that itemized significant differences in pilot compensation, experience, training and fatiguing commutes between some regional and major airlines. These revelations have left many in both the public and Congress concerned about the regional airline business model and the role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The quickly eroding confidence in the efficacy of the regional model, the financial instability of the airline industry and numerous intractable problems in other segments of the industry underscore the need for a holistic review, an informed public-policy debate and the development of a national air transportation policy. It should not even be required to state that no matter the area of aviation - crew training & experience - aircraft maintenance - air traffic control - travelers should accept nothing less than a single and high regulatory standard, and a FAA willing to do its enforcement job.
ons representing millions of travelers. The letter urges hearings in the larger context of formulation of a national air transportation policy that appropriately articulates public policy expectations regarding optimizing safety and minimizing cost in the U.S. aviation system. Chairpersons and Ranking Members of the relevant aviation, homeland security and appropriations committees in the House and Senate received the signatory letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The U.S. deregulated the airline industry in 1978 but in the aftermath of the intense Congressional debates about deregulation itself, has never had a thoughtful public-policy debate about what ought to be the priorities of national policy with respect to air transportation. As a consequence, the U.S. does not benefit from a coherent aviation policy. Following the tragic crash at Buffalo, many were taken aback by reports that itemized significant differences in pilot compensation, experience, training and fatiguing commutes between some regional and major airlines. These revelations have left many in both the public and Congress concerned about the regional airline business model and the role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The quickly eroding confidence in the efficacy of the regional model, the financial instability of the airline industry and numerous intractable problems in other segments of the industry underscore the need for a holistic review, an informed public-policy debate and the development of a national air transportation policy. It should not even be required to state that no matter the area of aviation - crew training & experience - aircraft maintenance - air traffic control - travelers should accept nothing less than a single and high regulatory standard, and a FAA willing to do its enforcement job.For further details visit as : http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31174-US-requires-National-Air-Transportation-Policy
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