by Janice Hough | Jun 9, 2026
Airline delays are full of gray areas. One of the most aggravating airline delays is when a traveler gets a notice from their airline or finds out online that a flight is seriously delayed. However, that delay notification is always followed by the disclaimer saying,...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 15, 2023
The best of times and the worst of times for passengers and airlines. In Washington, whenever you speak with members of Congress or their staff, you hear regularly that the aviation system in the country is the best in the world. These congressmen and their all seem...
by Charlie Leocha | Apr 19, 2013
Rather than eliminate redundant services, surveys and studies that can be delayed, the FAA has decided to generate maximum pain on passengers. Furloughs are scheduled to kick in on Sunday. Mandatory travel user fees associated with flying are not dropping. Why are...
by Charlie Leocha | Feb 23, 2010
I just saw another article about a new “attempt at passing a climate change bill in the Senate.” With the underpinnings of climate change in doubt, resignations of UN environmental bigwigs, flat temperatures over the past 15 years and the discovery that...
by Charlie Leocha | Dec 10, 2009
Here in Washington, a steady drip of commentary about the air traffic control system and airline avionics is making it obvious that the government is making plans to pay for the upgrade needed by the airlines to access the next generation of air traffic control. While...
