2 chapters across the catalog
Airline Apocalypse, FAA Furloughs, Air Traffic Control
The media's prediction of an "airplane apocalypse" due to sequester-related FAA furloughs is debunked. The hosts, one of whom is a pilot, explain that air traffic control operations are binary and cannot simply be "furloughed" without shutting down airspace entirely.
FAA Budget Analysis, Ray LaHood and Furlough Rules
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is questioned on CNN regarding FAA budget levels that remain higher than 2008 levels despite claims of impending service collapses. The segment notes that domestic flights are down 27% while the FAA budget has increased by 41%. Additionally, the number 22 is identified as the maximum number of days a government employee can be furloughed per year by contract.
