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$83 Billion Wasted: The Airport's 3-Hour Check-in Fiasco

2025-08-03

This article exposes a massive inefficiency in US air travel: the requirement for passengers to arrive 2.5-3 hours before their flight, resulting in an estimated $83 billion annual loss in wasted time. This isn't solely due to flight delays, but also because airports have become shopping malls, maximizing passenger dwell time for revenue generation. The author calls for improvements in airport processes, more smaller airports, streamlined security, increased air traffic capacity, and a rejection of the status quo to address this issue.

US Air Crash: Outdated Tech, Not Diversity Hiring, is the Culprit

2025-02-01

Following a recent collision between an American Eagle jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, various narratives have emerged. Some blame diversity hiring for unqualified air traffic controllers, while others suggest closing Washington National Airport. However, the article argues the real culprit is the severely outdated US air traffic control system: antiquated equipment, cumbersome manual processes, and decades of failed technology upgrades. The article reveals that the FAA's technological issues far outweigh the impact of diversity hiring, with its self-regulation and inefficient procurement systems also being significant factors. The FAA's outdated technology and inefficient management are the root causes of frequent air accidents and staffing shortages.