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PRIVATE FLIGHT DELAYS URGED AIRLINE HOPE THE DELAYS WILL RELIEVE HOLIDAY CONGESTION.(BUSINESS)

Article from: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) Article date: July 3, 2007

Byline: CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The leading U.S. airlines urged the Federal Aviation Administration Monday to impose delays on flights by corporate and private jets to help relieve the congestion at New York airports over the Fourth of July holiday.

Delays that stem from congestion in New York can have ripple effects throughout the nation, particularly along the East Coast.

The Air Transport Association, which represents AMR Corp.'s American Airlines and UAL Corp.'s United, said that ...

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