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Peter R. wrote in
ds.com: This policy and the attitude of the FBO irked me. So far, everywhere I have landed, including Boston's Logan airport and Baltimore Washington, have happily waived landing fees Have others encountered a no-wave policy? Just once -- Branson MO (but they are most definitely in it for the money anyway). G Note that there is a big difference between "landing fees" and "ramp fees" - even though you often pay for them together. The ramp fee (of which Signature is so fond of, but will waive with advance notice for Angel Flight) is something THEY collect for you placing your shadow on THEIR tarmac, and THEY keep in THEIR coffers. A true landing fee, which is in itself much less common, is charged by the airport authority. It may be collected by the FBO, but it is not theirs to keep. As a result, some counter jockey may indeed have no authority to waive it, regardless of desire. ----------------------------------------------- James M. Knox TriSoft ph 512-385-0316 1109-A Shady Lane fax 512-366-4331 Austin, Tx 78721 ----------------------------------------------- |
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There's no question you're right. Even the all-most-powerful Port Authority
of NY/NJ waives fees. I won't use PNE cos they refuse to waive the landing fee. Not the FBO, the airport. I think it's wrong in principle. Principle. If others feel it's fine, then pay it. I don't think it's right. For what we do, everyone wants to contribute. PNE and others should also contribute. That's my opinion and that's how I work it. If an airport charges me a landing fee on a charitable flight, I won't land there. Ray "Peter R." wrote in message ds.com... Last night I flew an Angel Flight mission to Buffalo, NY from Northeast Philadelphia. When I arrived at the only FBO in Buffalo (Prior Aviation), I was initially told by the woman behind the counter that under NO circumstances are the landing fees waived, Angel Flight or not. After politely asking her to reconsider, she did wave the fees but admitted that she was going against policy and for me not to expect it again. She then told me that the land on which the Buffalo airport resides is owned by "the Transportation Authority" or "Port Authority" and it is they who are responsible for the fees. This policy and the attitude of the FBO irked me. So far, everywhere I have landed, including Boston's Logan airport and Baltimore Washington, have happily waived landing fees up to $100 (US) *and* some even offered fuel discounts for Angel Flights. Have others encountered a no-wave policy? I would hope that these FBOs are rare and that with a little pressure from Angel Flight's main organization, FBOs such as Prior could be convinced to forgo landing fee profits for charitable flights such as these. -- Peter |
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