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describing how these factors have combined to leave customers feeling dissatisfied and looking for alternate providers and other means of travel, along with my recommendations to increase customer service and attract new customers. Over the last year, flight problems such as cancellations and delays along with baggage issues have accounted for 50% of all consumer complaints. Ticketing, boarding, and security issues have accounted for another 15% of all complaints filed with the Department of Transportation

Since the beginning of time human beings have had a fascination with human flight. As one watches a bird soar through the air they cannot help but desire that same capability. Imagine the point of view of the world from the bird that flies amoung the mountains, high above the trees, over the ocean and far away from the clamor of everyday life on the ground. To have the freedom and power to release ones self from the tribulations experienced with two feet on the ground, and spring up and away into

was to see which plane would be the fastest and slowest out of 20 planes. The main purpose was to see which plane had the lowest velocity. Table 1: Distances Flown (in meters) by 20 Paper Airplane Designs over 5 Test Flights Design Names Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3 Flight 4 Flight 5 Average Dist. Antelope 1.78 1.80 3.40 4.29 4.90 3.23 Catfish 4.17 3.94 3.56 2.46 2.34 3.29 Chestnut 5.28 3.94 8.43 3.71 2.84 4.84 Clipper 1.91 5.11 5.46 4.57 3.63 4.14 Elk 2.21 2.77 3.71 2.31 1.22 2.44 Galleon

maintenance work…” and in 2009, 28% of fatal airplane accidents were caused by mechanical failure. Also, for the 2000s, the survival rate for passengers in fatal airplane accidents is 24% (Lowy “Watchdog”). On April 10, 2008, American Airlines canceled 930 flights to ensure that the carriers met the Federal

Aggravating Aerophobia Huge fires burning up the runway, thousands of people screaming and running for their lives, but most of all the fear that you could have been one of them. Why would you not be afraid of flying, also known as aerophobia, when 583 people died in a single plane crash? On March 27,1977, plenty of us changed our minds about flying in planes and helicopters when the biggest plane crash in history occurred on the Los Rodeos Airport runway. Aerophobia affects umpteem people and

“I’m so nervous!” I said to my sister as we stepped out of the car grabbing our luggage and making our way into the airport. When we got in, I took a long glance of everything around since this was a completely new experience to me. The ceilings were high, the lines were very long, spaces were cramped, and there were many stores full of souvenirs and anything you could think of. I wasn’t expecting it to be so busy and packed since it was like 5 o’clock in the morning. I didn’t know what I had to

there had to be some form of better communication. The first air to ground and ground to air communication was accomplished in 1917. Although the transmission was only achieved within a distance of two miles, two-way communication between aircraft in flight was also achieved. Soon after, aside from a military standpoint, it was realized that the radio could be used as way to aid in the navigation aircraft for those who were piloting in poor visibility. The Department of Commerce would soon have radio

skills into that field. Specifically a engine mechanic and come in many varieties. A jet engine mechanic is the field that most money is made. It largely interests me because I am very fond of mechanical engineering. I also have a huge interest in flight. I attend air shows often and always wonder about the abilities and the technology of some of the aircrafts. Typically the larger planes and engines you work on the more money there is to be made in that field. Specializing into a specific field

on runways and taxiways. They check flight plans, give pilots clearance for takeoff or landing, and direct the movement of traffic at an airport including aircraft. Next is the approach and departure controllers who make sure aircraft traveling within an airport's airspace maintain minimum separation for safety. They give clearances to enter controlled airspace and hand off control of aircraft to en route controllers. They use radar equipment to monitor flight paths and work in buildings known as

Ever since I was old enough to dream, I have imagined myself soaring with the eagles. My love of flying has sculpted the way I live and the person I have become. Two years ago that passion rocketed to new heights when I had the opportunity to visit Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona. For a whole week I lived in a college dorm, roomed with a total stranger, and - best of all - I flew! My group took part in activities ranging from learning about the history of aviation to flying in state-of-the-art