"(W)e fully anticipate that many of the slots and gates will ultimately be awarded to LCCs [low cost carriers]; we just believe the process should be open to all carriers.” Source: Letter from House and Senate Transportation Committee leaders to Attorney General Eric Holder.
A service specifically designed to provide, upon pilot request, timely weather information pertinent to his/her type of flight, intended route of flight, and altitude. The FSSs providing this service are listed in the Airport/Facility Directory.
The organizational objectives outlined by the founders remain the same but the scope and reality of today's organization is probably far greater than originally envisioned.
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