The first budget proposal by the Trump administration calls for big changes to the way Americans fly, including a plan to privatize the air traffic control system and raise passenger security fees.

Reaction to the president’s ideas has been mixed from airlines, airport managers and passenger advocates. The proposed changes come in era of strong air travel demand and record or near-record profits reported by the airline industry over the last few years.

During his campaign for president, Trump compared some U.S. airports to “third world” facilities. In February, he met with airline executives in the White House and promised to help modernize the industry.

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