Airline competition increased in two decades, low cost airlines face challenges, US GAO finds
( June 25, 2026, 14:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Government Accountability Office released a report finding that while domestic airline mergers generally raise fares and lower service quality in the short run, there has been increased competition in the past two decades. The GAO did note that lower-cost airlines operating on a smaller scale face particular challenges, with rising costs disproportionately affecting them and their inability to raise supplemental revenue through airline credit cards. See attached. ...
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