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I Investigated The $25 Billion Airline Scam
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20:13Now PlayingSouthwest just swapped its most customer-friendly policies for more fees and charges, But it’s not just Southwest. Flying on any airline has gotten worse as a result of deregulation. And options are limited — today just four airlines control 80 percent of the market. Trump's Transportation Secretary says travelers should just "dress up" and "be in a good mood" if they want a better experience. There’s a better, more radical solution that could help: nationalizing the airlines.
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