Airline Pilot

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    • ON: Tue Apr 29th 09:07 AM
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      Passengers, Packages: The Paradox of Air Transport
      If it worked, this concept would mean happier passengers, more revenue for cargo carriers, more room for cargo revenue in the bellies of passenger airliners and fuel savings for the passenger carriers due to lighter aircraft. Lastly, it would provide greater flexibility in 'tankering' fuel . . . that's when we choose to take on significantly more fuel than is needed, in order to buy more where it's cheapest.
      Great stuff, but it doesn't seem feasible. Have you been through an airport security line lately? What I see as I pass through about 20 times a month is a widespread lack of preparedness on the part of the travelling public. "What bags can I take onboard?" "What items can't I take through security?" Joe & Jane Traveler don't seem to plan their packing very well. For example, people are still putting prescription meds in their checked bags. This express shipping concept would require that passengers planned ahead for what they'd be carrying with them and what would be shipped . . . not likely. Not on a widespread basis, anyway.
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