It was partly about pointing out the lack of competition in the US. The airline business was mentioned as an example. European airline industry e.g. experience

It was partly about pointing out the lack of competition in the US. The airline business was mentioned as an example. European airline industry e.g. experience much harder competition and that shows in American relation to opening up the American airline markets. American airlines are terrified of European carriers because they know they are far more competitive. As a European I must say I have always been puzzled by American airlines. Why is e.g. the services and standards so terrible on American airlines when it is a country which in all other aspects seems so service obsessed. Even Air France has way friendlier and helpful staff than American airlines :-D I guess this article explains some of the discrepancy. American airlines simply don't face much competition.