Re-Regulation?
05-14-2006 | 06:15 PM
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Re-Regulation?
I'm kind of curious as to what your guys' opinion is on the subject of regulation. What do you think are the positives and negatives of gov't regulation ala pre-1978? Would it ever work again these days in the face of rising fuel prices? Have we already swung too far towards the extreme of a bag of peanuts and only half a soda?
The second part of this question would be a consequence. If fares rise, it would seem logical, less people will be able to afford to fly. Do you think that the increase in fares could overcome the loss of paying customers? I think most people would adjust to higher fares, I mean, who thought we'd be willing to pay $3 a gallon for gas just two years ago?
The second part of this question would be a consequence. If fares rise, it would seem logical, less people will be able to afford to fly. Do you think that the increase in fares could overcome the loss of paying customers? I think most people would adjust to higher fares, I mean, who thought we'd be willing to pay $3 a gallon for gas just two years ago?
05-15-2006 | 09:04 AM
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For it or against it matters little. There is about as much chance of re-regulation as a snow storm hitting Miami, Florida in June.
Besides, regulation implies the government deciding who the winners and losers will be in aviation. No thanks. That's about as far as I will wade into the can of worms you just opened.
Besides, regulation implies the government deciding who the winners and losers will be in aviation. No thanks. That's about as far as I will wade into the can of worms you just opened.
05-15-2006 | 10:14 AM
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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.
05-15-2006 | 09:26 PM
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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.
05-15-2006 | 10:50 PM
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I still think the whole not raising the fares thing is a conspiracy amongst airline executives to drive down the cost of labor so they can increase their bonuses.
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05-16-2006 | 01:06 PM
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You certainly know how to rub it in! 
On the other side of the pond, we'd be very willing to pay $3 per gallon!
After adjusting for the (larger) UK gallon, the price of petrol (gas) just went through $7.40 per (US) gallon in the UK.
I mean, who thought we'd be willing to pay $3 a gallon for gas
On the other side of the pond, we'd be very willing to pay $3 per gallon!
After adjusting for the (larger) UK gallon, the price of petrol (gas) just went through $7.40 per (US) gallon in the UK.
05-16-2006 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bellerophon
AliBabba
You certainly know how to rub it in!
On the other side of the pond, we'd be very willing to pay $3 per gallon!
After adjusting for the (larger) UK gallon, the price of petrol (gas) just went through $7.40 per (US) gallon in the UK.
You certainly know how to rub it in!
On the other side of the pond, we'd be very willing to pay $3 per gallon!
After adjusting for the (larger) UK gallon, the price of petrol (gas) just went through $7.40 per (US) gallon in the UK.
One, why do you think we only visit europe? Everything's too expensive over there. Well, that and those ridiculous air traffic system user fees.
Two, you can drive across any european country on a single tank of gas, that is if you're not stuck in traffic with everyone else on holiday!
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