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Military Clears Airspace For Santa Claus
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by politisite | December 21, 2008 at 04:12 am
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It is offical, The military has Cleared United States airspace following Santa filing his flight plan. Kids from 2 to 99 can watch Santa as he travels from the North Pole via NORAD. Track Santa Here
To avoid any possible delays with deliveries on Christmas Eve Santa Claus will have access to the same military airspace that President George W. Bush announced would be made available to civilian flights during the holiday period, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said.
Santa Claus will enjoy special express lanes in the skies over the United States to help him make speedy deliveries to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, Peters said in an emailed statement Thusday.
Earlier Thursday, Peters had presented Santa his Christmas Eve flight certificate at Andrews Air Force Base.
The US Department of Transportation did all the leg work in conjunction with the Military
So, as we do each year, we have cut through red tape to give Santa a green light on December 24.
We have inspected and certified his reindeer and sleigh.
We have given them landing rights on rooftops across the United States.
We even entered into an “Open Skies” agreement with the North Pole.
Still, we know this is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. The skies can get very busy with so many people flying home to spend time with their families.
So last month, President Bush announced we would be adding more capacity for all those planes up there by opening military airspace to civilian aircraft.
NORAD has upgraded Santa's Sleigh with Countermeasures against any possible Grinch or anyone else who wants to steal Christmas, NORAD said, "No way it will Happen"
A glimpse from last year….NORAD tracking Santa around the world!
All the preparations for this year are in place! Return on Christmas Eve to track St. Nick on his magical flight around the world!
Until then, come back each day to receive updates from the North Pole and to discover new surprises in the Kids' Countdown.
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at 06:57 on December 21st, 2008
at 08:40 on December 21st, 2008
Thanks for your short comment LOL.
at 06:57 on December 21st, 2008
at 05:32 on December 21st, 2008
It's good to see that the the sky is being kept clear and safe for Santa.
Santa stories and peaceful Christmas stories are good news - I love a front page of only Santa stories (ok Christmas too) maybe - if that meant that there were really no nasty stories to report - or perhaps better - if we can't get that - a Santa Channel!
HO! HO! HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
at 08:47 on December 21st, 2008
Thank you for your comment. I am glad as well. In order to keep his tight schedule, I understand that Santa will be granted the same clearance that is given to the President so that no air traffic will be with several miles of Him. This is because the reindeer, on a foggy Christmas eve, nearly had a mid air collision with a commercial Jet. NORAD and the Military have made sure That Santa with all of his gifts for good little girls and boys will arrive safely. Since I am writing, I hope that the Elves will take note that I am hoping for a new Camera and Voice recognition software so my reports can be translated from voice to text. Santa can ask NowPublic Members that will assure that I have been mostly good.
at 09:00 on December 21st, 2008
Are you sure:)! Thanks for a great story, politisite! If you don't mind, "NORAD and the Military have made sure That Santa with all of his gifts for [all] little girls and boys will arrive safely." Thanks:)!
at 09:10 on December 21st, 2008
Thanks for the Catch
at 10:13 on December 21st, 2008
You are very welcome, politisite!
at 06:27 on December 21st, 2008
I agree with LotusFlower... even if just once a year, it's nice to see a front page without a headline like "## Killed by [Deadly Event]".
at 06:31 on December 21st, 2008
Yes, it is a nice story and i do agree with that as well.
at 08:50 on December 21st, 2008
I think it is news worthy to report on Santas flight. All the kids today want NowPublic and Twiiter updates, they also have alerts sent to their Cell phones. My job is to report the best way I can.
at 08:51 on December 21st, 2008
I wish for a pair of merino wool socks...but I really don't need them...
Maybe 20 years from now, lol.
at 10:02 on December 21st, 2008
Good idea to pre-order! Reminds me of a story about the former Soviet Union. You had to place an order for a new car ten years in advance. You would also have to pay for it when you order the auto. The man went in a paid for his car and he was told to come back in ten years to pick up his car. The man asked, "What time?" The man said, "what does it matter it is ten years from now" the man said, "well I need a time as the plumber is due to show up ten years from now at 11 o'clock".
at 09:22 on December 21st, 2008
This is one of my nieces' and nephews' annual rituals before Christmas, tracking Santa's trip. Thanks for posting this piece.
at 09:23 on December 21st, 2008
Thank You for your comment and post
at 11:33 on December 21st, 2008
It must be awesome to be a kid now days!
at 04:57 on December 22nd, 2008
I wonder if Santa is happy about the technology. I know he likes the guidance systems that the American and Canadian military installed... But I wonder if he is ready for all the kids waiting up for him this year.