123ArticleOnline Logo
Welcome to 123ArticleOnline.com!
ALL >> Travel >> View Article

Airlines Want Fewer Taxes, Fees And Regulations

Profile Picture
By Author: Steve Robinson
Total Articles: 468
Comment this article
Facebook ShareTwitter ShareGoogle+ ShareTwitter Share

The impact on cheap travel, particularly cheap airplane tickets, cheap vacation packages and discount travel packages is uncertain if the U.S. government follows airline industry recommendations and repeals taxes and rolls back recent consumer protections and other rules.

A trade association (Airlines for America) which represents the country’s largest airlines is pushing for the adoption of a “National Airline Policy” which it contends is in the “national interest.”

Airlines have consistently come out against taxes and fees, particularly those paid by passengers for security. Airfares are currently subject to 17 different government taxes and fees, increasing the average round trip ticket price by about $61.

The association is pushing forward an agenda that includes:

• Reducing taxes

• Reforming regulations

• Modernizing the air traffic system

• Stabilizing energy prices

• Making changes to empower U.S. carriers to be more competitive with foreign airlines

Airline advocates point out that over the last 20 years that every major airline that ...
... was in existence is either no longer in business, or gone bankrupt. Between 2000 and 2010 U.S. airlines lost $55 billion and 140,000 jobs, equal to one third of its workforce.

Recently airlines have done better and have hired an additional 10,000 employees in 2012.

Higher (than a year ago) fuel prices continue to challenge airlines finances, but they have aggressively managed capacity and are charging increased prices on flights that are often full. Ancillary income earned from checked bags and other extras is growing.

Airline revenues are rising this year and a slim profit is forecasted for the 10 largest U.S. airlines.

The industry association has targeted a number of regulations it wants repealed, including consumer protections put in place last year as part of passenger rights initiatives and pending legislation that would improve passengers’ ability to make price comparisons. Airlines also want to see the popular rule that financially penalizes airlines for extended ground delays overturned.

Airlines are pushing for a revision in rules that limit pilot flight time and require student pilots to have at least 1,500 hours of experience before becoming co-pilots on commercial flights.

Though airlines were officially deregulated in 1978, the airline association claims that the airline industry remains one of the most regulated businesses in the country.

Airlines for America views the creep of foreign carriers as “insidious.” It contends that as more international airlines add routes to additional American cities that they are taking away international routes from American airlines. Such routes are often where the greatest profits are and, according to the association, subsidize small and medium size routes with the United States.
www.cheapfares.com

Total Views: 150Word Count: 416See All articles From Author

Add Comment

Travel Articles

1. Manage Marriott Timeshare: Open Ownership And Get The Most Out Of It
Author: Marriotts Club Son Antem

2. 5 Reasons To Celebrate Christmas At Statue Of Unity Tent City-1
Author: SOU Tent City

3. A Day Trip To The Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: An Unforgettable Journey
Author: India taj tours

4. Biggest Flight Deals On This Christmas
Author: welovetravel

5. Change Name On United Airlines Ticket - Know The Process
Author: ASkyra

6. Best Dubai Holiday Tour Package From India
Author: YATIKA

7. A Magical Desert Sunset And Overnight Camping In Oman’s Golden Sands
Author: Jamila Jacqueline

8. Abu Dhabi Sightseeing City Tours For An Unforgettable Visit
Author: Arman Chouhan

9. Varanasi To Nepal Tour Package
Author: Riya Srivastava

10. What Defines The Star Class Of A Hotel?
Author: keilykurukula

11. Seamless Vehicle Delivery In Florida: Fast, Safe, And Affordable Transport Solutions
Author: David William

12. Golden Triangle Tours In India
Author: YATIKA

13. The Golden Triangle Tour With Pushkar: A Journey Through India's Heritage
Author: vardhmanvacations

14. All Inclusive Christmas Last Minute Flight Deals
Author: welovetravel

15. Experience The Thrills Of Adventure Vacations
Author: peckersparadise

Login To Account
Login Email:
Password:
Forgot Password?
New User?
Sign Up Newsletter
Email Address: