Sequestration Furloughs Will Severely Delay Air Travel, Transportation Secretary Says
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said furloughs from sequestration would cause severe air travel delays at airports throughout the country.
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Speaking to White House reporters on Friday, LaHood said across-the-board cuts from sequestration could result in 90-minute delays during peak travel times for flights to major cities — such as New York, Chicago and San Francisco – due to fewer air traffic controllers and shuttered control towers.
“This will be very painful for the flying public,” LaHood said. Continue reading “Sequestration Furloughs Will Severely Delay Air Travel, Transportation Secretary Says”
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