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Safety
Court Decides That Flight-sharing Websites Are Illegal
The FAA's claim that flight-sharing websites offer illegal flights for compensation or hire is supported by an appeals court decision.
Flytenow is one of several ride-sharing operations that existed for pilots and the general public to coordinate trips to reduce costs. The company has ceased operations; the fate of similar services remains in doubt.
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Matt Thurber
• Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2015
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