America's Air-Traffic Jam
Despite FAA efforts to improve the nation's air-traffic-control system, flight delays and cancellations are at an all-time high. What do you think of this steadily worsening problem?
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I don't mind the delays, but sometimes I wish the ticket-counter employees wouldn't openly laugh at me while throwing rocks at my head.
Edward Tahim
Carpet Installer -
I like spending extra time at the airport. It gives me a chance to shop for Dean Koontz novels.
Denise Bianchi
Dental Hygienist -
Maybe if the pilots honked their horns, that'd get things moving.
Pete Dermer
Systems Analyst -
As a pilot, I sometimes have to deal with passengers' complaints when we take off late. But then I usually run 'em through a bit of turbulence, and they shut up real fast.
Bob Jansen
Pilot -
My flight got delayed, and I had to take an economy-class seat like a chump. Me, a Century 21 regional manager!
Fred Jaeger
Realtor -
I'm so fed up with the airline industry's delays and cancellations, I'm going to complain to my friends.
Hannah Bouganim
English Teacher
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