Can you direct me to some credible articles as to what is actually happening in the air transportation industry that is causing so many current problems with domestic air travel? My mother (82), who lives in Florida, is concerned about taking a scheduled flight this October to New York. Thanks. Kindest regards, Michael

-- Michael Zanelli (mjjz@wans.net), September 08, 2000

Answers

Nothing specific, but a lot of people blame it on y2k. Early in the year there were many emergency landings all over the world, and some air crashes in the immediate vicinity of airports.

-- Uncle Fred (dogboy45@bigfoot.com), September 08, 2000.

A lot of stories out now blame it on decaying ifrastucture, too much air traffic, and antique Air Control equipment. Yuh, oh, sure, and all these things came down on our heads - all at the same time.

-- Loner (lner@bigfoot.com), September 08, 2000.

In this PR era of the Big Spin that we're in, it's hard to separate the truth from the truth from the truth. Or, is it the lie from the lie from the lie?

-- R2D2 (r2d2@earthend.net), September 08, 2000.

Hi Just started our NEWS and MORE NEWS section back up. Have three last reports of airline problems (today) at the address below. Also gathering more information. I think airline problems have been going on for a long time. People are just now paying more attention. Hope it's allright to post this.

http://pub8.ezboard.com/fmyworld12196frm1

-- Sue City (lcross@quicktel.com), September 08, 2000.

Blame spreads for flight delays

SF: Fog and computer problems cause slowdown at SFO

US FAA Air Traffic Delays

FL - FAA Links Power Loss to Switch

DC: Air crisis summit

-- spider (spider0@usa.net), September 08, 2000.

It's the weather, Michael, the weather. It's worse this year than it's ever been before--everywhere. :)

-- Rachel Gibson (rgibson@hotmail.com), September 08, 2000.