Sean Duffy
U.S. Secretary of Transportation under Donald Trump.
Notable Quotes
"The smell was coming from Potomac TRACON."View Story →
"As you see from last night, they do save lives."View Story →
"ICE agents run security machines at the southern border, which he said makes them qualified to run airport security lines."View Story →
"It’s not a GAME, its [sic] a CAREER."View Story →
"To reach the next generation of air traffic controllers, we need to adapt."View Story →
"If there was a merger between some of the larger airlines, they would have to peel off some of their assets."View Story →
"Is there room for some mergers in the aviation industry? Yeah, I think there is."View Story →
"President Trump, he loves to see big deals happen. Is there room for some mergers in the aviation industry? Yeah, I think there is."View Story →
"Is it interesting what Scott Kirby's talking about? Of course it's interesting."View Story →
"I suppose if Scott wants it to happen, he's got to do a little more selling on why it's good for the American consumer."View Story →
"Is it interesting what Scott Kirby’s talking about? Of course it’s interesting."View Story →
"Is it interesting what Scott Kirby's talking about? Of course it's interesting."View Story →
"I would say that at this point, I don’t think it’s necessary. They do have access to cash."View Story →
"For any consumers worried about higher prices, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are offering reduced fares on high-volume Spirit routes."View Story →
"If you have a flight scheduled with Spirit Airlines, don’t show up at the airport. There will be no one here to assist you."View Story →
"it was repaired and airports would resume normal operations, though delays were still expected."View Story →
"Late last night, a trespasser breached airport security at Denver Int'l Airport, deliberately scaled a perimeter fence, and ran out onto a runway."View Story →
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