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Airlines' grade card issued
First monthly report shows one in four flights arrived late
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — One in every four flights by the major carriers arrived 15 minutes late in September, and 150 flights arrived tardy more than 80 percent of the time, the government reported yesterday.
SOURCE: Department of Transportation
The airlines' on-time report card was issued by the Transportation Department in the first set of monthly statistics aimed at helping travelers choose airlines with the best service.
Knight-Fidder Graphic
Counting a flight as arriving on time if it was within 15 minutes of the scheduled time, the report for September said that American Airlines had the best on-time arrival record, with flights arriving on time 84.5 percent of the time.
USair was the tardiest among 14 carriers listed by the report, based on statistics supplied by the airlines themselves; one-third of the chronically late arrivals belonged to Delta Air Lines.
While the department report provided consumer information on tens of thousands of flights, critics called the information incomplete because it failed to include delays caused by mechanical errors and because the on-time information did not focus on specific flights.
Furthermore, some information on
delays at specific airports, based on passenger volume, covered only 27 major airports, excluding such cities as Cincinnati, Kansas City, Indianapolis and New Orleans, all of which have major aviation activity.
Rep. Norman Mineta, D-Calif., chairman of the House Public Works and Transportation Committee's aviation subcommittee, said that the report was confusing and that it did
not! consumers.
Mineta is sponsor of legislation calling for more comprehensive airline disclosure requirements.
Meanwhile, the department said the number of airline complaints received by its consumer affairs office declined for the second consecutive month. It said 36 percent fewer complaints were received in October than had been reported in September.
Tandon wins state contract
See PCs on campus, September 10
Lawrence, KS - Success in the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) market has prompted Tandon Corporation to enter the microcomputer market. Available at Computer Outlet (804) 655-7201 or the Tandon PC line has become increasingly popular on campus.
Since the late seventies, Tandon Corporation has been known as the leader in the microcomputer disk drive market. To maintain their position as a market leader, they have redirected their marketing and manufacturing efforts to meet new requirements of computer manufacturers and endusers, including the introduction of an IBM-compatible computer.
Tandon went to the top to ensure the success of their microcomputer launch. Four IBM veterans, who were closely involved in the development and manufacturing of the IBM Personal Computer, were hired to manage the engineering and marketing divisions. This dedication to a quality product has allowed Tandon to make significant inroads into the PC marketplace.
In March, the State of Kansas signed a contract with Tandon Corporation to purchase PC/AT compatible machines. The PCA is functionally equivalent to the IBM PC/AT at almost half the price.
With an 80286 microprocessor, an optional 80287 co-processor, and keyboard selectable clock speeds of 6 and 8MHz, it offers comparable performance. The PCA was rated "operationally compatible with IBM PC/AT" by Future Computing, which is the highest compatibility rating given. The University of Kansas has
found that a computer with these features and benefits is definitely a good buy, especially at state contract prices.
The Tandion PCA comes with 1 MB of RAM and a wide selection of hard disks for about half the price of a comparable IBM.
Tandon also has a PC/NT model which is ideal for word-processing and data entry. Both Tandons are a good choice for anyone who needs the security of a brand name and nearby dealer service. "Tandon offers high quality workmanship at an affordable price", says Mark Husby, Computer Outlet Sales Representative, "Overall, it is a good value."
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