Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, discusses the urgent need to overhaul the U.S. air travel system due to outdated technology and ongoing air traffic control crises.
Key Points
Outdated technology like floppy disks and reliance on 20th-century tools
Recent air traffic control crises at key hubs
Importance of proactive measures to avoid tragedies
Pros
Highlighting the importance of preemptively addressing challenges in air travel
Advocating for comprehensive reform in the U.S. air travel system
Cons
Criticizing the Biden administration's approach to hiring air traffic controllers
Concern over potential tragedies being the driving force for change