Despite advances in aviation technology, some commercial flights are slower today than decades ago, notably a Delta route from Atlanta to New York. Delta CEO Ed Bastian highlighted that outdated air traffic control systems are contributing to increased flight times. He pointed out that modern weapons, like satellite and GPS technology, could increase efficiency and reduce delays. Other officials, including U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, echoed Bastian's concerns over the antiquated equipment affecting the entire airspace system in the United States, suggesting a need for modernization.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian revealed that flying from Atlanta to New York takes longer now than in the 1950s, attributing this to outdated air traffic systems.
Bastian emphasized that the slow and congested air traffic control system is hindering efficiency, despite the availability of space to modernize and improve flight timings.
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