John Kerry: “In 2007, domestic flight delays cost the U.S. economy $41 billion and…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2009

In 2007, domestic flight delays cost the U.S. economy $41 billion and consumed about 740 million additional gallons of jet fuel.

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Kerry cites the financial costs of flight delays to emphasize infrastructure needs.

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