The message to the airline industry: You've had a few too many screwups to be left to your own devices.
Over the past couple of years, the Biden administration has introduced a slew of rules and services intended to make airline passengers' lives easier.
The airline industry seems to be relatively on board with the refund idea.
But there are plenty of other problems with the airline industry that need solving — some the government can take care of, and some the government is causing.
Gallup polls suggest more Americans have a negative view of the airline industry than a positive one.
Persons:
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