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Compare these two stories on the same topic (airline flight delays):
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-02-07-airlines-usat_x.htm
and
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/07/AR2007020702298.html
In the McNews article, there is only one quote - from a spokesperson for the ATA - that blames solely the 'antiquated' ATC system for the delays (in other words, another swipe to try and get the public to want user fees).
In the WP article, the primary blame is placed on airlines, staffing, and weather, with incidental blame on the ATC system.
As someone who travels the airlines a lot, I can categorically state that weather and airline issues are the biggest causes of delay. After all, the ATC system didn't make that AA plane sit on the tarmac in Austin for 10 hours - nor did it cause my AA flight to be delayed this week (low tire pressure was the culpret there).
Side note: bet some of you never thought you might agree with the tone of a WP article...
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-02-07-airlines-usat_x.htm
and
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/07/AR2007020702298.html
In the McNews article, there is only one quote - from a spokesperson for the ATA - that blames solely the 'antiquated' ATC system for the delays (in other words, another swipe to try and get the public to want user fees).
In the WP article, the primary blame is placed on airlines, staffing, and weather, with incidental blame on the ATC system.
As someone who travels the airlines a lot, I can categorically state that weather and airline issues are the biggest causes of delay. After all, the ATC system didn't make that AA plane sit on the tarmac in Austin for 10 hours - nor did it cause my AA flight to be delayed this week (low tire pressure was the culpret there).
Side note: bet some of you never thought you might agree with the tone of a WP article...