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Airline Deregulation: Changes in Airfares, Service, and Safety at Small, Medium-Sized, and Large Communities

RCED-96-79 Published: Apr 19, 1996. Publicly Released: Apr 25, 1996.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined the deregulation of the airline industry, focusing on: (1) airfares and the quantity, quality, and safety of air service since deregulation.

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Air transportationAircraft accidentsAirlinesAirline regulationAirportsCommercial aviationCompetitionEconomic analysisTransportation ratesTransportation safety