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Airline Transportation: Economic & Social Impact by shadynader is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the history and effects of deregulation on the American airline industry. It covers how the industry was originally regulated by the Civil Aeronautics Board to control pricing and entry. Deregulation in the late 1970s led to lower airfares but also greater consolidation as smaller airlines exited. The network system expanded but some drawbacks emerged like the hub and spoke model and frequent flyer programs. The report examines economic, social, and environmental impacts of improved

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shadynader

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