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In our last post we talked about some of the new fees airlines are charging to stopgap losses. While we understand that imposing fees for extra or unusual services can be a good way to recoup losses without raising ticket prices, we wonder if a consumer backlash isn't developing that will hurt the airline industry. Perhaps instead of "nickel and diming passengers to death" (a sentiment expressed by the guy sitting next to me on a recent flight), airlines should consider a few less visible solutions.

Swapping out-dated ground handling equipment that is expensive to operate and maintain in favor of energy efficient, ergonomic aircraft tugs can offer airlines and FBOs significant savings and practical advantages without negatively impacting customer relations.

• Lindy's battery-powered aircraft tugs are more energy efficient and run greener and cleaner that old-fashioned energy-gobbling gas-powered tugs.
• Unlike noisy gas-powered tugs built on lawn mower engines, Lindy's battery- operated electric ;aircraft tractors run quietly, decreasing noise pollution.
• Streamlined Lindy's aircraft tows can be stored in any empty corner. They don't require the massive storage commitment of their behemoth-sized gas-powered counterparts.
• The ergonomic design of Lindy';s aircraft tows protects the health and safety of your workers, eliminating the risk of potentially debilitating musculoskeletal injuries from moving heavy aircraft.
• Ergonomics is proven to decrease workplace injury and its associated costs, significantly decreasing medical costs, insurance premiums, workers' compensation expenses, and expensive rehabilitation expenses.
• Ergonomic equipment like Lindy's ergonomic aircraft tractors decrease employee break times, absenteeism and eliminate lost work days due to muscle strain and injury. The bottom line is workers are happier and more productive.

Savvy airlines and FBOs are replacing old-fashioned, gas-powered aircraft tugs with Lindy's new, battery-powered, ergonomic aircraft tugs; shouldn't you be one of them? To find out more, visit the Lindbergh Aircraft Tug Co. website.