JetAmerica Delays First Flights 31 Days

Newark Airport Slots At Issue JetAmerica has announced aself-imposed a 31-day delay of the launch of its first flights, which were originally scheduled for July 13, but are now slated to take-off on August 14. The airline says the primary reason for the delay is unforeseen complications with landing and take-off time slots at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. "The delay is not as unusual as it sounds," according to JetAmerica's Vice President of Operations Brian Burling. "Historically many of the world's most successful airlines and charter services have had to delay their launches." "In February, the Federal Aviation Administration advised us through an intermediary that our operations at Newark could be accommodated," he said. "However, at about the same time JetAmerica started making national news. When... [read full story]                    

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