Sen. Charles Schumer says President Donald Trump’s plan to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system could mean higher costs for consumers.
The New York Democrat and Senate minority leader said Sunday that the plan Trump announced on June 5 would give airlines too much control over costs.
He also said that during any national security emergency, privatization could hamper communication between air traffic controllers and the Department of Defense.
Trump said air traffic control operations should be separated from the Federal Aviation Administration.
He said privatization would increase safety and reduce passenger wait times.
White House officials said a 13-member board including airline industry representatives and other stakeholders would oversee the system under Trump’s plan.
Schumer said the plan would give the airlines too much power to raise fees.
(AP)
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Schumer has become irrelevant. He will be negative on anything Trump says no matter how good it is for us. Time to dump him.
Not smart. Sure there are concerns. Does Mr. Schumer think no on else thought of his issues? Typical of Democrats these days to assume everyone else is dumb. I am confident the President and Congress will address the issues of cost and defense. There will be oversight. Don’t worry, Mr. Schumer, and don’t worry us either. We are in much better hands than if the Democrats would be in control. It’s about time to admit it.
Upchuck U Schumer would oppose his mommy if she wasn’t a socialist liberal Democrat.