“Kay Bailey - Senator from American Airlines. “
That’s the truth. She is responsible for getting the anti competitive agreement at Love Field. Although I live in Fort Worth, having another airport in Dallas would have put more downward pressure on American’s rates.
She got the agreement to a) lower gates from 32 to 20 (that sure helps the consumer) b) Tear down the brand new PRIVATE airline terminal at Love Field that could have been used for competition c) continue the prohibition of flights from Love Field beyond Texas and four adjoining states for several years past what was necessary, d) work to restrict competing airports in North Texas, et al ad nauseum
Winners: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
Losers: Consumers in Texas
Thanks Kay Bailey
RIGHT! And a couple of years before that she got Senator Sessions’ bill opening Love Field gutted.
She is also responsible for the amendment to the law that made airport security guards federal employees that allows high school drop outs to be hired for the job.