Rush Hour NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports on the urgent search for ways to end airport gridlock. Airline travel is surging and flight delays are becoming common. Federal authorities are ready to say what they believe the problems are and what can be done about them.

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March 21, 200112:00 AM ET

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NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports on the urgent search for ways to end airport gridlock. Airline travel is surging and flight delays are becoming common. Federal authorities are ready to say what they believe the problems are and what can be done about them.