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Old September 13th 07, 04:33 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.travel.air
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Default CNN article on problems in Air Travel, as seen by FAA

Gig 601XL Builder wrote:

TMOliver wrote:

I don't know if the 40% is correct, but "executive jet a/c" certainly
receive a "free ride" from the current system.



Well a Citation CJ3 burns about 111 GPH at a tax rate of $0.219 that works
out to about $24.31 per hour. While not not outrageous it isn't free.



Do the airlines also pay this fuel tax?