Makes sense. The Trump administration just ended that rule. I'm still waiting for someone to tell me how that helps anyone other than the big airlines. The airline industry has been one of the most powerful lobbies in Washington. They have a full time lobbying presence right here in Washington, D.C. 24 7, ready to go to lobby members of Congress and government officials on behalf of the airlines. (00:17–00:23)
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