I know this is a rail passenger forum but I was reviewing stocks last night and came on this tidbit which I thought was rather humorous. Influence peddling by an airline towards the guy that ran Newark Airport.........who knew?
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"The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating United over a defunct route that used to fly from Columbia, S.C., and Newark, N.J. -- a flight that officials believe was not profitable.
Investigators suspect the route may have existed to serve David Samson, the former chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey -- which operates Newark-Liberty International Airport. At the time the route was created, the airline was planning major changes at the airport, a United hub.
Samson purportedly owned a vacation home in South Carolina.
Just days after Samson left the Port Authority last year, United canceled the route.
United said the three officials' resignations were effective immediately."
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The news item appeared under CSX rail because it's former CEO is taking over at United.
According to an article in today's Trib, the Feds have an ongoing investigation into the Port Authority and the matters involving United Air Lines are just one issue.
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