Airline predation and injury to state economies: support of 25 state attorneys general

Article Abstract:

Air fares charged by airline monopolies from their 'fortress hubs' are so high that businesses depending on access to low-cost transportation are uninterested in the cities served by these airlines, and these high-cost areas are economically stranded. Over 20 state attorneys general have filed with the federal Department of Transportation a statement supporting its proposed policy on the airline industry's predatory practices. The text of their comments is given.

States, Cases

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Union support for America's airline monopolies: competition means lower wages

Article Abstract:

This article consists of a reprint of a policy statement issued to the U.S. Transportation Dept. by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The union expresses concern over negative effects of government regulation in the airline industry and expresses the desire of the union to maintain the superior working conditions, salary, and benefits provided by larger carriers.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Antitrust Law, Reports, Protection and preservation, Wages, Wages and salaries, Monopolies, Labor unions, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

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6 airlines but no price competition: crippled economic growth in Rochester, New York

Article Abstract:

The author discusses how high noncompetitive rates set by airlines in Rochester, New York have resulted in business exodus and local economic degeneration.

Local, New York, Analysis, Economic development, Price fixing

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