Flights of Fancy: East Hampton Airport And Blade's Future Up In The Air

A coalition of airport users is attempting to use the courts to stop East Hampton Town's plan to briefly shut down East Hampton Airport and then reopen it as a private-use facility with more restrictions on aircraft and flights. Meanwhile, the shared flight booking service Blade has suspended its regularly scheduled seaplane trips to Sag Harbor after running afoul of the village. Reporters Michael Wright and Stephen Kotz join the editors this week to discuss where both issues stand.