The US government has blocked plans by Richard Branson's Virgin Group to launch a budget airline in America. Officials refused to grant Virgin America an operating licence because the carrier was 'not under the actual control of US citizens'. (BBC News, Thursday)
Why not let American air travelers decide if they prefer an airline carrier owned by non-American?
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Airline Protectionism Hurts Travelers by Paul A. Cleveland and Jared R. Price
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