Competitive European airlines need summer profits to survive: corrupt, collusive, price fixed, unregulated US aircartel can confederate for profit 12 months a year: report

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The joys of corruption and price fixing and the shame of our nation:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/seekingalpha.com/amp/article/4309117-transatlantic-airline-turbulence-promises-higher-fares-profits

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Posted : November 29, 2019 3:10 pm

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