Trump Reverses Biden's Approach to Flight Delays
The Biden administration imposed a record number of new regulations on airlines, but with no evidence of improved safety or reduced delays.
According to the Office of Management and Budget, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg nearly tripled the number of transportation-related rules and regulations.
The Biden-Buttigieg philosophy was that airlines were ripping off passengers and gobbling up profits.
Trump's Transportation Agenda
Under Secretary Sean Duffy, the focus is on airline deregulation, aiming for better service and lower costs.
- Airline deregulation, as seen in the late 1970s, allowed airlines to set their own prices and routes, leading to improved services and lower fares.
Author's summary: Trump reverses Biden's airline regulations to improve services and lower fares.