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Airlines warn adjusting to permanent daylight saving time could take up to 2 years
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- The House has voted in favor of a bill to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent, but it still requires Senate approval and the president's signature to become law.
- Airlines warn that implementing permanent DST could take up to 24 months due to complex scheduling changes, affecting crew positioning, aircraft scheduling, and international connectivity.
- Other industries reliant on consistent scheduling, such as trucking and railroads, would also face operational challenges and need time to adjust software and systems.
- Aviation experts suggest the adjustment period for airlines may be shorter, around six months to a year, though significant reprogramming of reservation and scheduling systems will be necessary.
- Proponents argue permanent DST reduces energy use by extending daylight in winter evenings, while opponents raise concerns about darker mornings and potential negative health effects.
