The load factor standards used in this part may be raised for individual eligible places under either of the following circumstances:
(a) The place is served by the carrier as part of a linear route; or
(b) It would be in the interest of the community, the carrier, or the general public to raise the load factor standard for that place.
authority: 49 U.S.C. Chapters 401, 417; Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-223, Dec. 30, 1987)
source: Docket No. OST-95-397, 60 FR 43529, Aug. 22, 1995, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 14 CFR 398.9