Seeks $32 Billion In New Revenue Over 10 Years
The budget released by President Obama Monday contains dismal
news for airline passengers, business aviation, and many larger
airports. The budget calls for increases in airline passenger fees,
and resurrects the $100 per flight fee on GA in an effort to
raise $32 billion over the next ten years. The budget also calls
for cuts in Airport Improvement Grants, suggesting that airlines
should pay a higher portion of the cost of improving the airports
they use.