American Airlines Cuts Flights at LaGuardia

American Airlines is cutting five American and 37 American Eagle flights from LaGuardia airport starting in September, as part of the airline's attempt to control costs in the wake of rising fuel prices. American will also be cutting dozens of American and American Eagle flights at its hubs in Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth. Among the cutbacks is the termination of American Eagle operations in Albany, prompting Governor David Paterson to ask the airline to "take into account more than profit when they evaluate routes. For many, these airlines are a critical lifeline to family and business obligations."

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By Jen Chung in News on June 26, 2008 8:47 AM

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Snoopy

Given the bullshit that goes into taking a plane to anywhere, including Chicago, under a thousand miles is almost ridiculous. I have driven to Chicago in twelve hours and the plane route will take me eight. And when I get there I have my car. Where is the time saving?

Forget about Albany, it's the Trenton of New York state. Would you fly to Trenton? or Harrisburg?

sonyactivision

Lose the airlines altogether. They are a key contibuting factor to the nation's obesity epidemic. Make those fat fucks walk or ride a bike to Chicago.

Snoopy

Do you mean hotter looking stewardesses?

Jerk Store

"Any cuts in traffic out of LaGuardia would definitely help with the congestion situation and may shorten delays. The airport handles way too much traffic for what its designed for anyway, even with the 'Perimeter Rule'."

Absolutely.

Governor Paterson is shortsighted if he thinks that cutting the number of flights at LGA is anything but a good thing.

LGA experiences long delays and cancellations literally every time something out of the ordinary happens. A light drizzle or even clouds is enough to trigger a clusterfuck. And there are long runway delays almost every day during "rush hour." This is all because of too many flights -- if there was a more reasonable schedule, airlines would be able to deal with minor bumps.

If airlines cut, the flights may be fewer and a bit more expensive, but the flight experience will improve dramatically.

Steven

Airplanes should be for longer routes and trains for shortener routes.

Snoopy

Why should a company not make a profit? Patterson for comptroller in 2010.

BTW who would want to go to Albany?

Kojak

Any cuts in traffic out of LaGuardia would definitely help with the congestion situation and may shorten delays. The airport handles way too much traffic for what its designed for anyway, even with the 'Perimeter Rule'.

JMH

I disagree with Paterson here. Let the airlines cut out shorter, less profitable routes. Trips to Albany are what trains are for.

jeremyjoyce

Take the train. It will only be slower and less convenient than driving.

ed_Extinct

I just bought a stage coach and four horses. It's a great long-term investment.

whantmoore

More than profit thats awesome tell the MTA that BS when they raise the prices again for a metro card next year

brxbmrzfan

if the governor feels that way, the gov should subsidize the route. why should american subsidize the route?

Jen Chung

grooverider, I suppose you're referring to the "and" in the Paterson quote? That's how I pulled it from WCBS 2--thanks for noticing, I'm taking it out.

grooverider

Governor David Paterson to ask the airline to "take into account more than profit and when they evaluate routes. For many, these airlines are a critical lifeline to family and business obligations."

I think it's about time you hired a minimum wage assistant to proof read your own posts... cough... editor.