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Angry lawmakers say it's an 'absolute joke' that there's competition in the airline industry
One gripe repeatedly mentioned throughout the 5-hour hearing was consumers' lack of choice when selecting an airline. Quote :You are in a near monopoly position. And that's why so many of us are concerned (posted on web may 2nd) (www.businessinsider.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
BOY... you got that RIGHT... I have booked 9 Flights since January... And the Prices EVEN FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS was within 5% of each other. And in the Case of 5 DIFFERENT AIRLINES from Chicago, IL to Manila, PH. The price on 4 of them were IDENTICAL $1,255.67, the 5th was 1,276.21!
the only time lawmakers are angry is when they don't get their cut.
Lawmakers, all over the world, know nothing about their basic job , the law making, so how can one blame them for their " ignorance " about airlines N perils faced by them.
My half cent ...
My half cent ...
Wouldn't it be fun to see the politicians call in the "big education" moguls at (name your Big 10 University) to have them explain their yearly 20% tuition increased? Nahhhhh. Never happen.
And here I thought their basic job, from their perspective, is reelection. That one they know ALL about.
well said my friend.
So in that light they should renamed as Re-electioneers !
So in that light they should renamed as Re-electioneers !
Shocking! Domestic airline service has been in decline EVERY year since 'Deregulation' in 1977. Prior to deregulation, over 500 communities had reliable air service to each of the other communities. Currently only some 300 communities have air service and that number is decreasing by 20-30 each year. Eventually, only some 50 communities will have 'cattlecar' service to the other 50 some communities and 200 communities will have limited 'cattlecar' service to a few 'hubs'. The 'Southwest Effect' has managed the bring domestic air service down to the level of being an 'Absolute Joke'.