A request to cancel the September 26 demonstration was denied. For Bangor International Airport [BIA]. the preinspection program will have an immediate. adverse impact. Located on the great circle route. BIA is a natural refueling stop. and immigration and customs clearing point. for transatlantic air traffic. Because it is primarily a serviceprovider and only infrequently an ultimate destination. it is highly susceptible to competition from other airports providing similar services. It derives 50 percent of its revenues from international transit operations. diversion of even a small portion of its international traffic would cause the airport to operate at a loss and could result in its complete shutdown.
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