Articles tagged “sequester”

Airlines

Sequestration cuts will hit New York City airports harder than others

The congressional response to Hurricane Sandy demonstrated that congress couldn't give a rip about New York City, so to gain support proponents of compromise will need to focus on the hundreds of small cuts to airports around the country.

Alan Levin, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Tourism

Tennessee national forest says species are at risk if sequestration goes through

You will be reading stories like this across the U.S. this week as the pending budget cuts will only make operations backed by the federal government more difficult, whether that be airports or natural habitats.

Laura Camper, The Anniston Star | 11 years ago

Airlines

Sequestration Q&A: What it means for transportation and beyond

It's not just the threat of airport delays that will harm the travel industry, but the promise of cuts that will keep people at home or out of the country all together that will have a domino effect -- even if the problem is solved quickly.

Richard Rubin, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Airlines

DOT’s LaHood expresses optimism about sequestration compromise

It's going to be a crazy week ahead as both sides posture about sequestration, and the shape of the aviation system over the next year hangs in the balance.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Cities and communities across the U.S. react to airport closure threat

The newspaper reports and ensuing passenger worries will likely move most U.S. voters towards the center and towards the president in the current budget debate.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Huge cuts in national parks operations coming if sequester proceeds

Tracie Cone, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Airlines

DOT warns of extensive airport closures and long delays if sequester proceeds

The threat of a nation full of angry, delayed flyers should push Congress and the Obama administration towards a solution beforehand, but there will likely be pain before a compromise is reached.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Long lines and flight delays in order if U.S. government cuts go through

Not that we would complain with less TSA, but it would only end up delaying more of our travel plans and airport wait times, which will cause real pain. And then the more serious matter of less security.

Alan Levin, Jeff Plungis, Bloomberg | 11 years ago