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JOHN
J. NANCE
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Publisher's Weekly
BLIND TRUST
John J. Nance
In graphic detail, this book demonstrates
the havoc that has been wrought in the airline business
in this country by the deregulation bill of 1978.
Lower fares mean less income, and less income results
in cost-cutting.
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The major carriers have pared expenses
by eliminating flights to smaller cities, spurring
the growth of many regional and commuter lines. Such
lines, often economically marginal, shave their costs
by hiring relatively inexperienced pilots, using inadequate
or antiquated planes, and skimping on equipment maintenance
all of which sacrifices passenger safety. While Nance,
a lawyer and pilot, does not urge a return to the
pre-1978 days, he recommends that the Federal Aviation
Administration, as the industry watchdog, be given
increased powers to control airline safety. Presenting
even relatively technical information in terms of
the people involved, Nance makes his case convincingly.
35,000 first printing; $30,000 ad/promo; author tour.
Foreign rights: Morrow. January 28
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(Review
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The New York Times Book Review - Richard Witkin
BLIND TRUST
John J. Nance
To advance {his} thesis, {Nance}
superbly details two pertinent accidents. . . . Few
experts would quarrel with Mr. Nance's blaming deregulation,
in large measure, for both crashes. . . . And Mr.
Nance suggests, with justification, that deregulation
can also be blamed for several other accidents or
close calls
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He goes too far, I think, in contending
unequivocally that deregulation has led to a 'significant
deterioration' in overall airline safety. . . . The
author shows a deep knowledge of the intricacies of
flying and Government regulation. But I think his
warnings about the perils in the system would have
been more compelling if his criticisms had been more
tempered. . . . Nevertheless, Mr. Nance usually writes
with great clarity. Although I don't think he has
proved that airline safety is at a crisis point, his
insights into specific problem areas can help improve
a system that certainly has weak spots and must constantly
aim at perfection.
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