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.
Despite this, there is no evidence that the added regulations made airline travel safer or reduced flight delays.
The Biden-Buttigieg philosophy was that airlines were ripping off passengers and gobbling up profits.
Trump's Transportation Agenda
Under Secretary Sean Duffy, the Trump administration is pursuing airline deregulation, aiming to improve service and lower costs.
- Airline deregulation, as seen in the late 1970s, allowed airlines to set their own prices and flight routes, leading to better service and lower fares.
Author's summary: Trump reverses Biden's regulatory approach to airline industry.