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Old Mar 11, 2020, 4:21 am
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ft101
 
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Originally Posted by floridastorm
I don't believe that any other country allows the American carriers to fly domestic routes in their countries. Why then should any other country's carriers be allowed domestic routes in the US. Many airlines from other countries are heavily subsidized by their governments. As such, they could literally bankrupt the American carriers by charging fares that were below profitability for a period of time to get rid of the American carriers. Then boost the fares sky high after that is accomplished.
The same could happen even if subsidies didn't exist. The service (quality and cost) being provided would be enough.
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