U.S. airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are collaborating to stave off a potential summer travel meltdown as the demand for air travel surges, The New York Times reports.
According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), so far this year, air travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with more than 2.1 million people passing through American airport checkpoints daily.
Industry executives and FAA officials say they are implementing changes that should make air travel less chaotic than in recent years, including relaxing rules at some busy airports.
On their part, airlines plan to use bigger planes, hire more staff and more closely watch for early signs of disruptions to trigger alternative operations.
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