Airlines Push Back Against Biden Administration's Competition Investigation

Today, airline industry groups expressed their concerns regarding the Biden administration's comprehensive public inquiry into air transportation competition. Groups such as Airlines for America and the International Air Transport Association have requested that the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division extend the public comment period from the current deadline of December 23 by an additional 60 days.

Industry representatives argue that the government should avoid hastening the information-gathering process regarding the competitive nature of the air transportation market. They emphasize the importance of not diverting resources during the high-demand holiday season and underline the necessity of gathering sufficient information for a comprehensive review.

The inquiry into the competitive situation within the airline industry has the potential to significantly impact the future outlook of U.S. aviation. Airline groups are requesting more time to ensure that their contributions are comprehensive and to avoid disruption to operations during a critical period of the year.