Does access to military airspace help alleviate airline delays?
Yes. Having more frequent access to military airspace, especially during holidays and at times when we face challenging weather is helpful. In congested airspace, every available relief valve helps. But freeing up military airspace alone is not the solution to reducing congestion. We must modernize our aging air traffic management system, in particular moving from radar-based systems to satellite-based technology. We also need to move quickly to implement technologies and procedures to enhance capacity at airports situated in congested parts of the country.
