Congressman Oberstar

Capt. Bourne Met with Congressman Oberstar last week Airline Division Director David Bourne met with Congressman James Oberstar, Chairmen of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which oversees air transportation in Congress. A full agenda of issues were discussed including, FAA Reauthorization, outsourcing, anti-trust immunity for airline alliances, and proposed Express Carrier legislation. Congressman Oberstar was told the IBT likes the outsourcing language in the FAA reauthorization bill, but we believe stronger language is needed including a moratorium on new outsourcing. Also, the FAA language gives three years for implementation, which if far too long in the IBT's view. A follow up visit was made to Cong. Oberstar's Chief of Staff, to reiterate the points made with the Congressman.