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Expertise
CAN: Airport Security (NOT immigration).
Airport planning and design. Airport development.
Airline pricing/yield/revenue management (NOT prices for individual tickets)
grant process
PLEASE STOP ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW LONG IT TAKES TO FLY FROM A TO B!!!
PLEASE STOP ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW MUCH PARTICULAR AIRLINES WILL CHARGE FOR YOUR BAGS!
That's why your airline has a website!
Experience in the area
Formerly Director of Operations at a small commercial airport.
Formerly worked for a state government issuing and managing airport development grants.
Formerly worked for TSA. (Not as bad as it appears to the average passenger.)
Formerly worked at an airport in planning and operations.
Also formerly worked as a Price Analyst for a wildly unpopular airline.
Currently teaching overseas until the job market improves.
Organizations
AAAE, AOPA, AzAA
Publications
Collegiate Aviation Review (2008)
Education/Credentials
B.A. English and Religious Studies, Hobart College M.S. Aviation Management Technology, Arizona State University --specialty is airport planning and design
What do you like about this subject?
Airports are their own mini-universe and total systems. To wrap one's mind around an airport and everything that it takes to develop one and make it operate smoothly is like doing puzzles all day.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I want to learn everything. If anyone ever tells you that he "knows everything" about aviation, then he is ignorant, stupid, or just plain dishonest. NO ONE knows everything about Aviation, and no one ever will. It's too vast and complex of a field.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Regulation. If there were ever an industry that needed a total overhaul it is Aviation. It is at once a total mess, but also totally fascinating.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew | 08/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Question was answered very clearly and very ..... |
| Rick | 06/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Confirmed my thinking Regards, Rick |
| Chris | 04/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | That definitely helps to know as a ..... |
| hank | 03/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thak you so much for the PROMPT ..... |
| Chavonne | 01/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great answer! Full of knowledge |
Recent Answers from Matthew Smith
2009-11-19 what can you take on a carry on bag?:
Hello! You should have no problem carrying your prescription medicines, including the needle pen. If the needle pen needs to be kept cold, you may even carry a small ice pack. I would also recommend
2009-10-13 frequent flyer miles:
No, you cannot use United Miles to fly on Delta. They are in different code share alliances. If you have United miles, but do not want to fly United, try looking at other Star Alliance airlines. www
2009-08-25 Returning earlier than scheduled date on ticket:
Hi Andrew, There would be a double effect. First you would have to pay a fee to change your return flight. I'm not sure about JAL or Quantas fees, but most US carriers with whom I am more familiar
2009-06-10 Interrupting Flight Itinerary:
Rick, I cannot offer any legal advice and what I say here MUST not be construed as such. 1) Technically you are breaking a contract of carriage with the airline. I suppose the airline could possibly
2009-04-09 Cheapest site for next day travel?:
I'm sorry for the delay in answering. I've recently moved and didn't have time to answer. I am now out of the active pricing side of the industry, so I am not aware of any websites that locate last minute
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