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		kortilla on April 17, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: ATC staff shortages: 11,000 flights cut from NYC a... Same fee for every aircraft. Increase until the congestion reduces. This is called a congestion tax, it works. No need to distinguish between purpose of the flight. If it’s economically important, they will pay.

catminou on April 17, 2023 [–]

Canada already has a usage fee for using ATC services fwiw. Based upon type / weight and distance traveled you get charged per flight.

Same thing could be used here - not sure it's going to fix some of the fundamental issues of lack of staff and poor FAA management.

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