FAA Lets Airlines Keep New York Airport Slots Without Flying, Blocking Competition Another Year

The FAA is letting airlines keep New York airport slots through 2027 even if they do not operate the flights, preserving incumbent control at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. The waivers are justified by air traffic control staffing problems, but they also block competition, limit passenger choice, and keep valuable government-granted flight rights in the hands of airlines that may not use them.