A Reporter Explores New York’s Crowded Skies

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  08.12.09 | 4:40 PM ET

Photo by Global Jet via Flickr (Creative Commons)

In the wake of the weekend collision between a small plane and a helicopter over the Hudson, some tough questions are being asked about the volume of sightseeing flights in New York City’s airspace. The New York Times’ Russ Buettner went for a ride with a veteran pilot to see just how crowded the skies—and how great the views—can be.

Tags: Air Travel, Tourism, North America, United States, New York, New York City, News and Briefs

Eva Holland is co-editor of World Hum. She is a former associate editor at Up Here and Up Here Business magazines, and a contributor to Vela. She's based in Canada's Yukon territory.


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