NEW YORK (AP) — A new government report criticizes attempts to reduce airport chaos in New York, saying scheduling rules continue to put too many planes in line when weather is the worst, disrupting air travel across the United States.
According to the report by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General, the limits imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports are based on good weather conditions, resulting in a glut of flights when the weather turns ugly.
To maintain safety, air traffic controllers must hold flights on the ground or add spacing between planes.
