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RAA Worries About Another Shutdown

The RAA represents regional airline partners in the U.S. American Airlines
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Regional Airline Association (RAA) is concerned about the potential for another government shutdown after February 15th, fearing severe consequences for commercial aviation.
  • The previous 35-day shutdown significantly impacted FAA and TSA operations, leading to flight delays, long security lines, and difficulties for airlines in deploying new aircraft.
  • RAA warns that another shutdown would further disrupt airline operations, inconvenience the traveling public, and erode confidence in air travel.
  • The association urges President Trump and Congress to find a long-term solution to avoid future shutdowns and provide stability for the aviation industry and federal workers.
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Although the nearly six-week long shutdown ended last Friday, the Regional Airline Association is looking ahead to February 15th and the storm clouds it sees brewing for commercial aviation should the nation experience another government shutdown.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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