Huh? Airline deregulation since 1978 is one of the poster children for improved service to consumers. Any transportation business is inherently subject to the f

Huh? Airline deregulation since 1978 is one of the poster children for improved service to consumers. Any transportation business is inherently subject to the flux of fuel prices and demand as it varies with overall economic activity. If anything, difficulties airlines now face are compounded by the degree of regulation that is still in force.