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July 2008

ATA News Release: ATA Calls for a Staggered Release of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

(7/23/2008) ATA testified before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on the critical importance of tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to help bring immediate relief to consumers and businesses suffering from high fuel price...

New Poll: 67 Percent of Americans Want New Oil Market Regulations

(7/16/2008) Stop Oil Speculation Now coalition news: A new voter survey reveals that 80 percent of Americans polled said that they believe oil commodities speculators are manipulating the price of oil, and that 67 percent believe Congress should pass legislation crea...

ATA Statement: ATA Applauds Senator Reid and Other Sponsors of S. 3268

(7/16/2008) ATA issued a statement in response to S. 3268 – Stop Excessive Speculation Act, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).

ATA News Release: ATA Says Artificially Constraining Demand Does Not Reduce Delays

(7/15/2008) ATA testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the summer outlook for air travel regarding congestion and delays.

ATA News Release: ATA Says First Quarter 2008 Airline Costs Rose Record 31 Percent

(7/15/2008) U.S. passenger airlines saw first-quarter 2008 costs grow at the fastest pace since the second quarter of 1980.

ATA Commends Administration’s Lifting of Executive Ban on Offshore Drilling

(7/14/2008) ATA issued a statement regarding the administration’s lifting of the executive ban on offshore oil drilling.

'Stop Oil Speculation Now' Coalition Calls For Action To Stop Record Energy Price Increases

(7/11/2008) Record-high oil prices are hurting American families and damaging our nation’s economy. In response to this growing crisis, 38 organizations have joined together to push for effective short-, mid- and long-term solutions to help materially reduce un...

ATA News Release: ATA Says European Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme Illegal, Decries Legislation as a ‘Tax Grab’

(7/8/2008) ATA has voiced harsh opposition to the European Parliament approval of legislation to add aviation into the European Emissions Trading Scheme.

June 2008

ATA Notes Grave Concerns Over European Emissions Trading Legislation

(6/26/2008) ATA issued a statement on reports that an agreement has been reached between the European Parliament and Council of Ministers on the terms of Europe’s legislation to add aviation into the European Emissions Trading Scheme.

ATA News Release: ATA Calls on Congress to Address Fuel Price Crisis

(6/24/2008) ATA testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to outline its continued, proactive efforts to further reduce the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions while identifying the severe economic consequences of the current...

ATA Says DHS US-VISIT Exit Rule Should be Terminated Now

(6/23/2008) ATA submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stating that the US-VISIT Exit rulemaking proceeding is unjustifiable and would produce an unlawful rule.

ATA Demands Urgent Action on N.Y. Airspace Congestion

(6/18/2008) ATA testified before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on the need to increase capacity and reduce congestion in New York-area airspace. ATA denounced the Department of Transportation (DOT) congestion pricing and slot auction propos...

ATA News Release: ATA Calls on Congress to End Rampant Oil Speculation

(6/17/2008) ATA testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture Nutrition and Forestry and Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government on the crisis facing the airline industry resulting from record-high jet fuel prices.

ATA Applauds House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee on Decision to Withhold Biometric Collection Funding

(6/11/2008) ATA responds to the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approval of a bill that would withhold funding for DHS to develop a system that uses biometrics, such as fingerprints, to verify when foreign travelers leave the country through airpo...

ATA News Release: ATA Leads Coalition in Call For Bipartisan Near-Term Solutions to Energy Crisis

(6/11/2008) ATA led a broad coalition effort urging Congress to immediately find solutions to the worldwide surge in oil prices and decline in the U.S. economy. ATA is joined by key industries, labor and consumer groups in this effort.

ATA Editorial on Cap-and-Trade Legislation

(6/5/2008) ATA President and CEO James C. May explains why airlines oppose the cap-and-trade legislation currently being considered by the U.S. Senate. Read his June 5 editorial and access other ATA resources on this topic.

ATA statement on Electronic System for Travel Authorization

(6/3/2008) ATA issued the following statement on Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

May 2008

ATA Responds to TIA Study on Air Travel

(5/29/2008) ATA issued a statement in response to the Travel Industry Association (TIA) study on air travel and customer service.

ATA Comments on Energy Provisions in 'Farm Bill' Legislation

(5/28/2008) ATA has issued a statement regarding the energy provisions in the 2008 Farm Bill.

ATA News Release: ATA Addresses 'Energy Day' on Capitol Hill

(5/22/2008) ATA is calling for a balanced and comprehensive U.S. energy policy that increases U.S. energy independence and results in a more stable energy supply and predictable costs.

ATA Statement: ATA Responds to University of Michigan Survey

(5/20/2008) ATA issued a statement in response to the University of Michigan survey.

ATA Welcomes Opportunity to Work More Closely with OSHA/Labor Department to Improve Safety of Ground-Service Employees

(5/20/2008) ATA remarks on the newly formed alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to reduce and prevent workplace injuries.

ATA Statement: ATA Opposes DOT New York Auction Proposal

(5/16/2008) ATA issued a statement in response to the Department of Transportation (DOT) New York Auction proposal.

ATA News Release: ATA Forecasts Marginal Decline in Heavy Summer Demand

(5/13/2008) ATA today released its summer forecast and steps that passengers can take to help ensure a more enjoyable travel experience.

ATA Statement Regarding Senate Vote on FAA Reauthorization Bill

(5/6/2008) ATA issued a statement regarding the Senate vote to end debate on the FAA reauthorization bill.

ATA News Release: ATA Details Industry's Exceptional Environmental Record, Shares with Congress New Fuel Efficiency and Economic Statistics

(5/6/2008) ATA testified that industry operational improvement and technological advancements have resulted in the U.S. airline industry representing just 2 percent of all greenhouse gases, while continuing to push forward with even more environmentally friendly pro...

How Fuel Prices Affecting Aviation Industry - Archived News

(5/1/2008) Archived news links regarding the impact soaring jet fuel prices is having on the air transportation industry.

Skyrocketing Jet Fuel Costs Affecting Passenger Travel, Shipping

(5/1/2008) It's clear that with oil prices consistently pegging new all-time highs, passenger and cargo airlines must adapt to survive.

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