Uber Model for Flight-Sharing Struck Down by Federal Court
Photo Credit: Flytenow
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We love disruptive businesses, but unless they have deep, deep pockets the sin first, ask forgiveness later approach isn't a winning strategy.
Private pilots can't offer flight-sharing services to the public using an Internet model similar to those developed by Uber and Lyft, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
The ruling upholds a decision earlier this year by the Federal Aviation Administration that said the service offered by Boston-based Flytenow violates flight regulations.
The company's website connected private pilots with passengers willing to share fuel costs and other flight expenses. Such cos
