Trump Stops Biden’s Euro-Style Solution to Flight Delays and Paves Way To Lower Fares

Trump Reverses Biden's Approach to Flight Delays

The Biden administration imposed a record number of new regulations on airlines, nearly tripling the number of transportation-related rules under Secretary Pete Buttigieg's leadership.

The Biden-Buttigieg philosophy was that airlines were ripping off passengers and gobbling up profits.

However, there is no evidence that these regulations made airline travel safer or reduced flight delays. In contrast, the Trump administration's transportation agenda, led by Secretary Sean Duffy, focuses on airline deregulation, aiming to improve service and reduce costs.

Historically, airline deregulation in the late 1970s, which removed government controls on pricing and flight routes, led to better outcomes. The current approach is expected to yield similar results.

Author's summary: Trump reverses Biden's airline regulations to improve service and lower costs.

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