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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
Everyone knows that de-regulation fosters price competition, and that means lower airline ticket prices for consumers, so it's a "good thing," right? After all, the most noble goal is to provide reduced prices over mundane things like passenger comfort, right? And very body know that government regulation is a "bad thing," right? If the competition starts charging passengers for pillows and blankets, it will ripple through the other air carriers, and ticket prices will fall commensurately across them all, right? And if one airline in it's attempt to increase revenues reduces leg-room so that it can carry more passengers in a given aircraft, the other's will have to follow suit, or become priced out of the market, so ticket prices fall, right? Competition frees airlines to self-regulate; how can that be bad? So why is Congress being asked to re-regulate airlines? http://finance.denverpost.com/mng-de...ChannelID=3197 WASHINGTON, May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today urged lawmakers to resist appeals to approve additional airline consolidation, calling instead for measured re-regulation of fares and capacity as the only way to ensure safe and reliable air transportation in the United States. "Limited re-regulation is the only long-term solution for an industry that is continually seeking government assistance," said IAM General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr., at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the state of the airline industry. "This industry is simply unable to turn away from pricing its product below the cost of providing it, further perpetuating the chaotic spiral that brings us here today." The IAM's complete testimony is available at http://www.goiam.org/issue.cfm?cID=12828 . "Airlines today compete by cutting standards, eliminating services and reducing ticket prices to the bone, which makes a profitable industry impossible," said Roach. "The Government Accountability Office estimates that median ticket prices have dropped nearly 40 percent since 1980, while the costs of aircraft, airport leases and fuel have increased dramatically." "When an industry essential to the national economy can no longer function, it is the responsibility of elected representatives to step in and provide the necessary guidance and stability," said Roach. The IAM is the largest airline and rail union in North America, representing more than 170,000 Flight Attendants, Customer Service Agents, Reservation Agents, Ramp Service Personnel, Mechanics, Railroad Machinists and related transportation industry workers. Additional information about the IAM is available at www.goiam.org/transportation. Source: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers http://www.goiam.org/content.cfm?cID=12868 Merger Watch Video http://www.goiam.org/content.cfm?cID=12882 Washington D.C., May 7, 2008 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today urged lawmakers to resist appeals to approve additional airline consolidation, calling instead for measured re-regulation of fares and capacity as the only way to ensure safe and reliable air transportation in the United States. |
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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
On May 9, 10:36*am, Larry Dighera wrote:
If the competition starts charging passengers for pillows and blankets, it will ripple through the other air carriers, and ticket prices will fall commensurately across them all, right? *And if one airline in it's attempt to increase revenues reduces leg-room so that it can carry more passengers in a given aircraft, the other's will have to follow suit, or become priced out of the market, so ticket prices fall, right? *Competition frees airlines to self-regulate; how can that be bad? *So why is Congress being asked to re-regulate airlines? Because some people make a great deal of money off gov't regulation. In fact, that is what gov't regulation does. It disrupts the natural forces of the market and directs artificial amount of money towards certain people. In this case the union dudes are afraid they aren't getting enough right now. -robert . |
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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
On Fri, 9 May 2008 16:11:13 -0700 (PDT), "Robert M. Gary"
wrote in : On May 9, 10:36*am, Larry Dighera wrote: If the competition starts charging passengers for pillows and blankets, it will ripple through the other air carriers, and ticket prices will fall commensurately across them all, right? *And if one airline in it's attempt to increase revenues reduces leg-room so that it can carry more passengers in a given aircraft, the other's will have to follow suit, or become priced out of the market, so ticket prices fall, right? *Competition frees airlines to self-regulate; how can that be bad? *So why is Congress being asked to re-regulate airlines? Because some people make a great deal of money off gov't regulation. Which 'people' mad a great deal of money due to airline regulation in the past? In fact, that is what gov't regulation does. It disrupts the natural forces of the market and directs artificial amount of money towards certain people. There's little question that government regulation "disrupts the natural forces of the market," but I don't see that as a bad thing. I'm afraid I don't understand how government regulation "directs an artificial amount of money towards certain people," unless your referring to corrupt government regulators and politicians. In this case the union dudes are afraid they aren't getting enough right now. I think it's more a matter of those currently employed by the airlines fearing the inevitable firings usually associated with consolidation/mergers. |
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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
"Larry Dighera" wrote in message ... Everyone knows that de-regulation fosters price competition, and that means lower airline ticket prices for consumers, so it's a "good thing," right? You're right that it's a good thing, but you're wrong when you say everyone knows it. After all, the most noble goal is to provide reduced prices over mundane things like passenger comfort, right? No. And very body know that government regulation is a "bad thing," right? You're right that it's a bad thing, but you're wrong when you say everybody knows it. If the competition starts charging passengers for pillows and blankets, it will ripple through the other air carriers, and ticket prices will fall commensurately across them all, right? No. And if one airline in it's attempt to increase revenues reduces leg-room so that it can carry more passengers in a given aircraft, the other's will have to follow suit, or become priced out of the market, so ticket prices fall, right? No. Other carriers might tout their greater leg room and some customers might choose to pay a bit more for it. That's the beauty of a free market. Competition frees airlines to self-regulate; how can that be bad? It's not. So why is Congress being asked to re-regulate airlines? Because it's easier than satisfying the customer. |
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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
Larry Dighera wrote:
I'm afraid I don't understand how government regulation "directs an artificial amount of money towards certain people," unless your referring to corrupt government regulators and politicians. Well to start, think about the recent in-group discussions on E85 and its biofuel ilks. I wouldn't call the politicians "corrupt" per se (not breaking any laws -- or at least they don't have to !), but simply effective (at getting elected). Or for a more formal treatment, try Economics: Private & Public Choice, by Gwartney, Stroup, Sobel, Macpherson... Ch 6 "The Economics of Collective Decision Making", or most any other college freshman Econ text.... |
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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
So why is Congress being asked to re-regulate
airlines? Because the union stands to make a great deal of money by asking for protection. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:51:21 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
wrote in tLhVj.103766$TT4.6321@attbi_s22: So why is Congress being asked to re-regulate airlines? Because the union stands to make a great deal of money by asking for protection. How do you think the union stands to profit? Do you believe the union will raise the members' dues if their bid for re-regulation is granted? Please explain your conclusion by disclosing your analysis? |
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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
"Larry Dighera" wrote in message ... On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:51:21 GMT, "Jay Honeck" wrote in tLhVj.103766$TT4.6321@attbi_s22: So why is Congress being asked to re-regulate airlines? Because the union stands to make a great deal of money by asking for protection. How do you think the union stands to profit? Do you believe the union will raise the members' dues if their bid for re-regulation is granted? Please explain your conclusion by disclosing your analysis? Are you too young to recall the basic economics of the airline industry before deregulation? |
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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
"Maxwell" luv2^fly99@cox.^net wrote in :
"Larry Dighera" wrote in message ... On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:51:21 GMT, "Jay Honeck" wrote in tLhVj.103766$TT4.6321@attbi_s22: So why is Congress being asked to re-regulate airlines? Because the union stands to make a great deal of money by asking for protection. How do you think the union stands to profit? Do you believe the union will raise the members' dues if their bid for re-regulation is granted? Please explain your conclusion by disclosing your analysis? Are you too young to recall the basic economics of the airline industry before deregulation? Bwawhahwhahwhah! Like you'd know, kookie boi. Bertie |
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Machinists Call for Airline Re-Regulation
"Jay Honeck" wrote in news:tLhVj.103766$TT4.6321
@attbi_s22: So why is Congress being asked to re-regulate airlines? Because the union stands to make a great deal of money by asking for protection. Oh brother, Fjukkwit. Bertie |
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