Fuel = weight, weight = more fuel spent, more costs. The perfect fuel load will be nearly empty when you land.
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But back then, ATC was very manual, and it wasn't uncommon to have to circle in a holding pattern waiting for landing clearance.
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This still happens from time to time, but thanks to modern technology and training, we have improved on this.
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Controllers will know well in-advance when the flights are arriving and can begin landing procedures almost an hour before the plane arrives
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Technologies like ERAM (En-Route Automation Modernization) can predict backups in-advance and deconflict in advance.
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Check out these aircraft flying zig-zag patterns to add a handful of minutes to their flight:https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/29808/why-did-this-plane-fly-in-a-zigzag-pattern/29812 …
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All of this requires intense, standardized coordination across the national airspace, i.e. exactly the thing primed for nationalization.
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Privatization of ATC will make the NAS look more like the National Power Grid. A hopeless mess held together by duct tape and expertise.
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It will cost the airlines money. Which will mean businesses and consumers spend more money and fly less. This is bad for business.
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So,I agree, despite being clueless about ATC/aerospace but: why are major airlines on board then? Simple control/power issue?
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Yeah basically. Airlines are also terrible at acting in their own benefit. Seriously.
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Well, think of the guys who run these companies. You think they can admit that they'd be better off with govt oversight?
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