Changes in Air Travel http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12607268&ft=1&f=12607268 During this busy summer travel season, flights are increasingly delayed due to a variety of reasons. In a series of stories from Philadelphia International Airport, <em>Morning Edition</em> looks at air travel today and how it has changed over the years. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Changes in Air Travel http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12607268&ft=1&f=12607268 Low-Cost Airlines Stimulate Travel, Economy Low-cost airlines prove a great commercial benefit to travelers — and also to the economy. In addition to hiring more workers, they transform airports by forcing aviation operators and travelers to be more efficient. Charlie Isdell, director of aviation for Philadelphia, says the arrival of Southwest Airlines to Philadelphia increased passenger totals by the millions. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12668626&ft=1&f=12607268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12668626&ft=1&f=12607268 Low-cost airlines prove a great commercial benefit to travelers — and also to the economy. In addition to hiring more workers, they transform airports by forcing aviation operators and travelers to be more efficient. Charlie Isdell, director of aviation for Philadelphia, says the arrival of Southwest Airlines to Philadelphia increased passenger totals by the millions.

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]]> The Friendly Skies Become Overcrowded Crowded skies, known to pilots as mutual traffic, are a large part of air travel's woes. Mike Sammartino, director of system operations for the Federal Aviation Administration, attributes overcrowding to airlines' overloaded schedules. He speaks with Renee Montagne Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12623053&ft=1&f=12607268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12623053&ft=1&f=12607268 Crowded skies, known to pilots as mutual traffic, are a large part of air travel's woes. Mike Sammartino, director of system operations for the Federal Aviation Administration, attributes overcrowding to airlines' overloaded schedules. He speaks with Renee Montagne

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]]> Airport Security Marked by Hassles Air travelers Violet and Bill Charles make their way through security at Philadelphia International Airport. They say a lot of freedom has been given up after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Peter Laboon, a transportation security officer, describes some of the changes to Steve Inskeep. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12586270&ft=1&f=12607268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12586270&ft=1&f=12607268 Air travelers Violet and Bill Charles make their way through security at Philadelphia International Airport. They say a lot of freedom has been given up after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Peter Laboon, a transportation security officer, describes some of the changes to Steve Inskeep.

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]]> Air Travelers Say Hassles Mount Many travelers go to airports with low expectations. They don't expect to take off on time or land on time. The Eldridge family has been flying for years. While waiting at Philadelphia International Airport for their flight to West Palm Beach, the family of six explains how air travel has changed. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12555886&ft=1&f=12607268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12555886&ft=1&f=12607268 Many travelers go to airports with low expectations. They don't expect to take off on time or land on time. The Eldridge family has been flying for years. While waiting at Philadelphia International Airport for their flight to West Palm Beach, the family of six explains how air travel has changed.

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