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Regina: no one expects perfection. But the way slots are allotted at airports has created monopolies in many markets. So there is, in reality, no “competition” which would solve the problems consumers are having in the air. Its time for the government to step in and make sure that passengers are treated respectfully and that codes of conduct are standardized across the industry.
If you look at the history of other industries you’ll find that government regulations have not caused prices to rise. In fact, regulations have forced these industries to be more efficient and prices have actually dropped. So I think this argument is a spurious one.
Regina I haven’t noticed many people specifically saying they wanted inexpensive airline travel, although certainly that would be desirable. What I hear is that people are tired of being shabbily and unethically treated and often being cheated when the airline doesn’t follow through on their stated policies about lost baggage and other similar items and when the airlines make significant flight changes to the detriment of the passenger with no leniency or compensation. If the airlines were regulating themselves and were treating their customers ethically and courteously there would not be this urgent need for more regulation.
The rules should be standard and they should be specific and they should apply to all commercial airlines in American air space and there should be significant and mandatory fines imposed for violation of the rules just like there are for aircraft safety . If the rule is not specific and does not apply to all the airlines will find ways to avoid it.
The additional standards mentioned should be included.
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It seems that so many people on this forum want perfect, cushy, super-convenient, AND inexpensive airline travel. Unfortunately, that is IMPOSSIBLE. Since airlines have to be competitive AND make a profit for their investors, things will NOT be perfect. Also, since people are human, there will be errors made by airline personnel. Some of these comments just sound like people want to do what they want (cancel last-minute) but yet get 100% of their fare refunded regardless if the airline is able to sell that seat or not. In other words, it sounds like “to hell with the airlines”.
Remember, the more regulations government puts on companies, the more prices go up.
It seems that so many people on this forum want perfect, cushy, super-convenient, AND inexpensive airline travel. Unfortunately, that is IMPOSSIBLE. Since airlines have to be competitive AND make a profit for their investors, things will NOT be perfect. Also, since people are human, there will be errors made by airline personnel. Some of these comments just sound like people want to do what they want (cancel last-minute) but yet get 100% of their fare refunded regardless if the airline is able to sell that seat or not. In other words, it sounds like “to hell with the airlines”.
Remember, the more regulations government puts on companies, the more prices go up.
P.S. With the economy the way it is, more regulation like this will only make the airlines have to cut jobs, thus raising unemployment