Higher Prices and Low Levels of Service Have Been Caused
by Consolidation, Anti-Competitive Practices, and Barriers to
Entry
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FlyersRights submitted comments
to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S.
Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to their Request for
Information (RFI) on the state of competition within the aviation
industry. This comprehensive review is an important step in
evaluating how competition in the airline industry has continued to
diminish and how pro-competition steps can be taken in the
future.
The joint DOT-DOJ RFI seeks to gather information from
stakeholders, including consumers, industry, experts, and others to
assess the current state of competition in U.S. aviation.
FlyersRights' comments address several key areas of concern,
including market consolidation, barriers to entry, and other
anti-competitive actions.
"The DOT and DOJ have not performed a comprehensive review of
the effects of deregulation in the last 45 years," said
Paul Hudson, President of
FlyersRights. "Our comments provide recommendations that promote a
more competitive airline market that benefits consumers,
competition, and small and new companies."
FlyersRights has long advocated for policies that prioritize
competition, transparency, and consumer protections within the
airline industry.
For more information on FlyersRights' comments and to read the
full submission, visit
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/ATR-2024-0001-0094
FlyersRights.org, established in 2007, is the largest
airline passenger organization. It publishes a newsletter, operates
a free hotline for airline passengers at 877- FLYERS-6, advocates
for passenger rights and interests, and represents passengers on
the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee dealing with air
safety. FlyersRights.org, 800- 662-1859, 4411 Bee Ridge Road #274,
Sarasota, FL 34233.
For more information, contact, Paul
Hudson, President of FlyersRights, 800-662-1859,
paul@flyersrights.org
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