FAA Provides Increased Air Travel Information to Public

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is
providing a new service effective immediately that informs the
public of aviation delays using wireless devices. Travelers
equipped with pagers, cell phones, or PDAs, can subscribe and
obtain real-time airport status information via e-mail.

"This technology brings travelers the latest airport status
information in real time, as it happens," said FAA Administrator
Jane F. Garvey. "We are committed to providing consumers with
the most current information so that they may make informed
decisions."

The new wireless service is intended for users without access to a
computer. Users can register for the free "Aviation Information
System," at the FAA's web site titled: www.fly.faa.gov.

Launched in April 2000, www.fly.faa.gov allows users with internet
connections to check the status of airport operations. Based on
the airport status and subsequent, more specific information from
their airline, users have information as to why, where, and when a
delay is occurring and whether or not it will impact them. Detailed
information can be obtained by placing a mouse cursor over the
airport, or by clicking on the airport.

In anticipation of the spring/summer weather season, the FAA on
April 16 increased the number of airports on the site from 39 to
298. Users can zoom in to regions to see information affecting
their local airport. Color codes reflect the type and severity of
delay. A text-only version of the information is also available.

Created with the traveling public in mind, www.fly.faa.gov has
received numerous awards including the Center of Excellence for
Information Technology (CEIT) award.