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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsInternational Federation Sounds US Airspace Warning Due to Sequester Cuts
If youve flown over the last few days, especially through JFK, LAX or another major airport, you might have noticed that things arent running as smoothly as they could. Youre not alone in noticing this. Air travelers suffered through long delays starting on Monday as the sequester-imposed furloughs (being put on involuntary leave) kicked in.
Brendan Buck, Speaker John Boehners spokesman, was quick to blame Obama, tweeting, No one likes sequestration, but FAA is ignoring authority it has and making it as painful as possible for air travelers #obamaflightdelays.
However, the ITF (International Transport Workers Federation) today warned that the operation of the USAs National Airspace System is being put in danger by compulsory furloughing of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control staff. The furloughs are taking place as part of federal sequestration cost-cutting, despite the long-standing recognition that air traffic control cannot arbitrarily lose staff at times of high traffic.
Speaking from the IFATCA (International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations) conference in Indonesia, ITF general secretary David Cockroft said, This is not a labor dispute its an unprecedented measure that should be gravely worrying to everyone in the aviation community. The removal of staff, especially at peak traffic flow periods means that its not just punctuality and efficiency being put at risk here, but, potentially, safety too.
Brendan Buck, Speaker John Boehners spokesman, was quick to blame Obama, tweeting, No one likes sequestration, but FAA is ignoring authority it has and making it as painful as possible for air travelers #obamaflightdelays.
However, the ITF (International Transport Workers Federation) today warned that the operation of the USAs National Airspace System is being put in danger by compulsory furloughing of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control staff. The furloughs are taking place as part of federal sequestration cost-cutting, despite the long-standing recognition that air traffic control cannot arbitrarily lose staff at times of high traffic.
Speaking from the IFATCA (International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations) conference in Indonesia, ITF general secretary David Cockroft said, This is not a labor dispute its an unprecedented measure that should be gravely worrying to everyone in the aviation community. The removal of staff, especially at peak traffic flow periods means that its not just punctuality and efficiency being put at risk here, but, potentially, safety too.
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International Federation Sounds US Airspace Warning Due to Sequester Cuts (Original Post)
Triana
Apr 2013
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malaise
(267,843 posts)1. Just wait for the first crash or near miss
Fuck all ReTHUGs
Rex
(65,616 posts)2. What does Congress do again, I forget?
zappaman
(20,605 posts)3. Good question!
Fuck if I know.
Rex
(65,616 posts)5. I *KNOW* they blame Obama for every sneeze, cough and yawn
but SERIOUSLY, am starting to wonder what their official job is since it is NOT 'keeping the country running smoothly and efficiently' by passing laws etc..
Congress might as well be a catering service. Nah, they would probably file for bankruptcy before serving their first customer.
Triana
(22,666 posts)4. Destroy everything....
....if it works, they'll "fix" it so that it doesn't.
hootinholler
(26,449 posts)6. My understanding is that flight approval is also being cut
On furlough days to balance the lack of controllers. Smaller airports have had tower controllers removed entirely and now must operate under VFRs. Those flights are generally flown by less experienced pilots who are working their way up to the long haul jets. That is where the safety issue lies more so than with the major hub flights.