Originally Posted by HSLD
I would argue that airlines are the most regulated "de-regulated" market in the US if not the world. Our so-called "de-regulated" environment is one reason that the free market model can't preval.
How true!! And as far as rising fares, I don't think that will stop people from flying. Above, someone eluded to paying $3.00/gal for gas. There was a recent article in USA Today stating the rising sales in SUVs. Raise those fares! I find it funny when my sister complains about paying $250 to fly from Alabama to Oregon...round trip.