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Above: Crash site of Continental Connection Flight 3407 outside of Buffalo, N.Y., Feb. 2009.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Top U.S. Airports for Regional Departures
Use this map to view the regionals flying out of top U.S. airports--and their safety records.
One year after the deadliest domestic airline accident in seven years, "Frontline: Flying Cheap" investigates the crash of Continental 3407 in Buffalo, NY, and discovers a dramatically changed airline industry, where regional carriers now account for half of the nation's daily departures.
The rise of the regionals and arrival of low-cost carriers have been a huge boon to consumers, and the industry insists that the skies remain safe. But many insiders are worried that now, 30 years after airline deregulation, the aviation system is being stretched beyond its capacity to deliver service that is both cheap and safe.
Share your thoughts and read other people's stories.
Watch an excerpt from the film below, or view the entire program online.
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