Good luck with that. It is technologically possible, but everyone who works with planes is scared shitless of the possibility that something can go wrong. It's

Good luck with that. It is technologically possible, but everyone who works with planes is scared shitless of the possibility that something can go wrong. It's bureaucracy at its worst. Nothing will happen with the existing system, the best we can hope for is that a new and better system will replace modern (obsolete) air travel. Many major airports are clogged, however..it's more than just a problem of traffic control and coordination. There is a limit where you are operating so tightly that if anyting goes wrong, there will be a major accident. I think the direction we are going in is one of smaller aircraft and more decentralized terminals. With the level of stupidity in airline travel (et. al.) and the growing resentment among passengers, it is doubtful that the system can successfully develop into something even more centralized. This whole industry is a prime target for disruptive change. The major problem is the same as for startups working in the financial industry: there is just too much regulation. (TipJoy, PayPal etc.) In addition, the capital requirements are pretty steep.