"FAA's Scrutiny Puts Small Airports and Charter Flight Companies on Edge"

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has praised the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its decision to examine the public charter loophole used by airlines to bypass aviation safety regulations. ALPA had previously called on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reject a proposal by SkyWest to shift its flying operations to a surrogate airline with fewer safety requirements. ALPA emphasizes the importance of maintaining high safety standards in the aviation industry and supports the closure of the public charter loophole to ensure consistent safety measures for all passengers.