Comments for Evan Sparks's Aviation Policy Blog http://evansparks.wordpress.com A wonk's-eye view of everything in the sky. Wed, 14 May 2008 11:52:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on 1978, 2008 by tripso.com | As US Airways, United inch closer to merger, experts ask: why? http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/1978-2008/#comment-491 tripso.com | As US Airways, United inch closer to merger, experts ask: why? Tue, 13 May 2008 11:12:10 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=238#comment-491 [...] blogger Evan Sparks added his two cents to the imminent merger by quoting the architect of airline deregulation, Alfred Kahn. We are strongly motivated to let anyone fly wherever they want. But instead of [...] [...] blogger Evan Sparks added his two cents to the imminent merger by quoting the architect of airline deregulation, Alfred Kahn. We are strongly motivated to let anyone fly wherever they want. But instead of [...]

]]> Comment on U.S. cuts aviation emissions by 13 percent?! by Sean http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/us-cuts-aviation-emissions-by-13-percent/#comment-485 Sean Mon, 12 May 2008 19:24:26 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=236#comment-485 ditto... will link when you find it... ditto… will link when you find it…

]]> Comment on Swiss route map is full of holes by aaa http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/swiss-route-map-is-full-of-holes/#comment-482 aaa Sun, 11 May 2008 14:25:52 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=237#comment-482 ...or these accurate maps of Europe - there aren't misplaced cities but whole countries ;)) a) marvellous CNN map of Europe, where Switzerland is in the place of Czech republic http://www.riehle.org/humorous-takes/fun-photos/ch-according-to-cnn.jpg b) great map of Europe from USA TODAY, where Slovakia is in the place of Slovenia http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/250/usatodayfb9.jpg …or these accurate maps of Europe - there aren’t misplaced cities but whole countries ;))

a) marvellous CNN map of Europe, where Switzerland is in the place of Czech republic
http://www.riehle.org/humorous-takes/fun-photos/ch-according-to-cnn.jpg

b) great map of Europe from USA TODAY, where Slovakia is in the place of Slovenia
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/250/usatodayfb9.jpg

]]> Comment on U.S. cuts aviation emissions by 13 percent?! by Evan Sparks http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/us-cuts-aviation-emissions-by-13-percent/#comment-480 Evan Sparks Fri, 09 May 2008 19:41:29 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=236#comment-480 Thanks, Megan. I'll post a link as soon as I can find one. Thanks, Megan. I’ll post a link as soon as I can find one.

]]> Comment on U.S. cuts aviation emissions by 13 percent?! by Megan http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/us-cuts-aviation-emissions-by-13-percent/#comment-479 Megan Fri, 09 May 2008 19:30:07 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=236#comment-479 Evan, I really enjoy your posts! You keep me up to date in the aviation policy world. I am a researcher in aviation and climate change and I would also love to see that report. I read the hearing document but would like to see the EPA report because I'm concerned about what emissions they are counting -- just domestic flights, only certain aircraft types, issues like that. I haven't been able to get a firm understanding of what their "system" is. So if you get your hands on it and want to share.. let me know. Thanks, Megan Evan, I really enjoy your posts! You keep me up to date in the aviation policy world. I am a researcher in aviation and climate change and I would also love to see that report. I read the hearing document but would like to see the EPA report because I’m concerned about what emissions they are counting — just domestic flights, only certain aircraft types, issues like that. I haven’t been able to get a firm understanding of what their “system” is. So if you get your hands on it and want to share.. let me know.
Thanks,
Megan

]]> Comment on Aviation emissions and the environment: liveblogging the hearing by charlie http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/aviation-emissions-and-the-environment-liveblogging-the-hearing/#comment-475 charlie Wed, 07 May 2008 14:56:45 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-475 thanks. very interesting. see also: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/996bc5ac-1aa3-11dd-aa67-0000779fd2ac.html solution? increase jet fuel tax, prohibit fuel surcharges by airlines on tickets sold in the US, and find a way to tax international fuel sales . thanks. very interesting.

see also:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/996bc5ac-1aa3-11dd-aa67-0000779fd2ac.html

solution? increase jet fuel tax, prohibit fuel surcharges by airlines on tickets sold in the US, and find a way to tax international fuel sales .

]]> Comment on CBS News on the Essential Air Service by Sean http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/cbs-news-on-the-essential-air-service/#comment-466 Sean Mon, 05 May 2008 14:18:30 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=226#comment-466 Congrats... You represented yourself well! Congrats… You represented yourself well!

]]> Comment on “All things are lawful. . .” by Evan Sparks http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/all-things-are-lawful/#comment-452 Evan Sparks Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:46:27 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-452 "Too many domestic seats going empty"? Although load factors are falling due to the recession, they are still at historical highs. There are far fewer empty seats than during regulation. “Too many domestic seats going empty”? Although load factors are falling due to the recession, they are still at historical highs. There are far fewer empty seats than during regulation.

]]> Comment on “All things are lawful. . .” by Bob http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/all-things-are-lawful/#comment-451 Bob Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:01:37 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-451 We're still dealing with Carter's failed deregulation of the airline industry. The legacy carriers had so much pre-deregulation baggage they are still dealing with. It's like it would have been better to have folded and restarted anew. Fact is there are too many domestic seats going empty. Consolidation is necessary...despite what the union whiners say. We’re still dealing with Carter’s failed deregulation of the airline industry. The legacy carriers had so much pre-deregulation baggage they are still dealing with. It’s like it would have been better to have folded and restarted anew. Fact is there are too many domestic seats going empty. Consolidation is necessary…despite what the union whiners say.

]]> Comment on Concluding thoughts on the aviation safety hearing by Richard Wyeroski http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/07/concluding-thoughts-on-the-aviation-safety-hearing/#comment-447 Richard Wyeroski Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:14:54 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=198#comment-447 I worked as an inspector at this FSDO 18 miles from ground zero. The management was horrible. Eventually FAA had to remove them, when complaints to the DOT/OIG lead to an investigation that reveled the manager watched porno on his computer, the supervisor ran a business in the office. Innocent employees were harassed and fired on trumped up charges when they would not put up with the management. Sabatini's office protected these managers because they were NYPD buddies!!!! they simply were reassigned to better positions in the FAA. This office was completely dysfunctional before and after 9/11. The DOT/OIG had 8 investigations with this office and it was red flagged as a problem, yet again Sabatini's office did nothing........ I worked as an inspector at this FSDO 18 miles from ground zero. The management was horrible. Eventually FAA had to remove them, when complaints to the DOT/OIG lead to an investigation that reveled the manager watched porno on his computer, the supervisor ran a business in the office. Innocent employees were harassed and fired on trumped up charges when they would not put up with the management. Sabatini’s office protected these managers because they were NYPD buddies!!!! they simply were reassigned to better positions in the FAA. This office was completely dysfunctional before and after 9/11. The DOT/OIG had 8 investigations with this office and it was red flagged as a problem, yet again Sabatini’s office did nothing……..

]]> Comment on Some random numbers on Delta-NWA by austin chu http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/some-random-numbers-on-delta-nwa/#comment-437 austin chu Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:42:51 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=214#comment-437 One number I wish we had the information for. How many mileages points the frequent fliers have, and how many miles may be lost with the merge. One number I wish we had the information for. How many mileages points the frequent fliers have, and how many miles may be lost with the merge.

]]> Comment on The WSJ takes up airline mergers, and more by Rob Mark http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/the-wsj-takes-up-airline-mergers-and-more/#comment-427 Rob Mark Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:53:02 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-427 And this time Evan, airline unions aren't going to fall for the sky is falling idea from management they were whalloped with after 9/11. Watch for at least one solid strike before all the dust settles. Rob Mark www.jetwhine.com And this time Evan, airline unions aren’t going to fall for the sky is falling idea from management they were whalloped with after 9/11.

Watch for at least one solid strike before all the dust settles.

Rob Mark
http://www.jetwhine.com

]]> Comment on It’s happening. by wkang85 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/its-happening/#comment-422 wkang85 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:03:41 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-422 Hi Evan, Greetings from South East Asia. A great aviation blog you are having here. Will be back more often. It's kinda sad by the way to lose NWA as it's one of myy favorite airlines. I wish you a pleasant day! WK Hi Evan,

Greetings from South East Asia. A great aviation blog you are having here. Will be back more often.

It’s kinda sad by the way to lose NWA as it’s one of myy favorite airlines.

I wish you a pleasant day!

WK

]]> Comment on “Premier Global Airline”: liveblogging the Delta-NWA press conference by Evan Sparks http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/premier-global-airline-liveblogging/#comment-419 Evan Sparks Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:22:07 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-419 BB, There are antitrust laws, and they are enforced. Before Delta and NWA will actually merge, their tie-up will be analyzed by the Justice Department. If the Justice Department announces its intent to sue to stop the merger, it will probably break up, just as the United-US Airways proposed merger in the late 90s did. See http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/delta-northwest-merger-on/ and http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/airline-mergers-a-guide-to-the-antitrust-landscape/. As for shorts and flip-flops on planes, I'm with you -- let's see some simple good taste! BB,

There are antitrust laws, and they are enforced. Before Delta and NWA will actually merge, their tie-up will be analyzed by the Justice Department. If the Justice Department announces its intent to sue to stop the merger, it will probably break up, just as the United-US Airways proposed merger in the late 90s did. See http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/delta-northwest-merger-on/ and http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/airline-mergers-a-guide-to-the-antitrust-landscape/.

As for shorts and flip-flops on planes, I’m with you — let’s see some simple good taste!

]]> Comment on “Premier Global Airline”: liveblogging the Delta-NWA press conference by BB http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/premier-global-airline-liveblogging/#comment-418 BB Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:53:05 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-418 What ever happen to anti monopoly laws in this country. and about rules against predatory pricing. It seems to me that nobody wants to enforce any laws anymore. I can understand why the to big giants now want to be a mega giant, but is this wise in a time when the buzz in both the House and Senate is "should we re-regulate the airlines?" Or is Delta and Nothwest setting up for that enivatablitly by controlling large sectors of the routes and gates? In the end I feel that the $65 seat to Chicago days are going to end soon. Well maybe the days of shorts and flip flops on planes is over to. Thanks Evan for the info. What ever happen to anti monopoly laws in this country. and about rules against predatory pricing. It seems to me that nobody wants to enforce any laws anymore. I can understand why the to big giants now want to be a mega giant, but is this wise in a time when the buzz in both the House and Senate is “should we re-regulate the airlines?” Or is Delta and Nothwest setting up for that enivatablitly by controlling large sectors of the routes and gates?

In the end I feel that the $65 seat to Chicago days are going to end soon. Well maybe the days of shorts and flip flops on planes is over to.

Thanks Evan for the info.

]]> Comment on “Premier Global Airline”: liveblogging the Delta-NWA press conference by elliottdotorg http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/premier-global-airline-liveblogging/#comment-415 elliottdotorg Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:19:00 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-415 Thanks for liveblogging the press conference. It's far and away the most comprehensive and immediate coverage I've seen on the merger. I agree with your comments about airline service. In fact, combining Delta and Northwest will create the most complained-about airline in the United States. Look out, US Airways! Thanks for liveblogging the press conference. It’s far and away the most comprehensive and immediate coverage I’ve seen on the merger. I agree with your comments about airline service. In fact, combining Delta and Northwest will create the most complained-about airline in the United States. Look out, US Airways!

]]> Comment on Roughing it at BWI by Benet http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/roughing-it-at-bwi/#comment-414 Benet Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:58:02 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=204#comment-414 With all the money Cranky is raking in, he could more than afford to spring for your $30 Super Shuttle ride, Evan. And there's always a spare futon in my basement and a ride to BWI when you need it. With all the money Cranky is raking in, he could more than afford to spring for your $30 Super Shuttle ride, Evan. And there’s always a spare futon in my basement and a ride to BWI when you need it.

]]> Comment on Gates, terminals, fees, and the business of airports by Rory Gannon http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/gates-terminals-fees-and-the-business-of-airports/#comment-412 Rory Gannon Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:18:56 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/gates-terminals-fees-and-the-business-of-airports/#comment-412 I am doing a project on the airline industry. Does anyone know how much a gate lease cost? I am doing a project on the airline industry. Does anyone know how much a gate lease cost?

]]> Comment on FAAilure of leadership by Rob Mark http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/faailure-of-leadership/#comment-409 Rob Mark Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:30:19 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=203#comment-409 As much as I like to take shots at the airline Evan - sorry, but they just give us so much ammunition - this week's chaos at American was caused by FAA over reaction. They needed to cover their tails so that airline passengers and the Congress will think they are doing something. Sabatini leaving might sooth a few feathers, but it doesn't change much unfortunately. The NYT yesterday endorsed Bobby Sturgell to be administrator which would only continue the process of clueless people at the top. FAA issues are symptomatic of a government that no longer works. And no one in Congress seems to know where to turn next for answers that will fix a deeply flawed system. It's almost as if the frenzied personal pace we've all been keeping the past decade or two is beginning to catch up with us. Rob Mark As much as I like to take shots at the airline Evan - sorry, but they just give us so much ammunition - this week’s chaos at American was caused by FAA over reaction.

They needed to cover their tails so that airline passengers and the Congress will think they are doing something.

Sabatini leaving might sooth a few feathers, but it doesn’t change much unfortunately.

The NYT yesterday endorsed Bobby Sturgell to be administrator which would only continue the process of clueless people at the top.

FAA issues are symptomatic of a government that no longer works.

And no one in Congress seems to know where to turn next for answers that will fix a deeply flawed system. It’s almost as if the frenzied personal pace we’ve all been keeping the past decade or two is beginning to catch up with us.

Rob Mark

]]> Comment on Concluding thoughts on the aviation safety hearing by Evan Sparks http://evansparks.wordpress.com/2008/04/07/concluding-thoughts-on-the-aviation-safety-hearing/#comment-407 Evan Sparks Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:25:59 +0000 http://evansparks.wordpress.com/?p=198#comment-407 This blog is not a place to hash out FAA personnel issues. No more on Mr. Bessette. This blog is not a place to hash out FAA personnel issues. No more on Mr. Bessette.

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