Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for federal investigations of high airfares, questioning why they’re not dropping along with fuel costs.
The New York Democrat says with holiday travel approaching, the high cost of flying is painfully apparent to thousands of passengers.
He’s calling for the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation to investigate why airfares are so high despite what he described as “record” airline profits and “rapidly declining” fuel costs.
According to the senator’s office, the International Air Transport Association forecasts the airline industry profits will grow from $19.9 billion this year by 26 percent to $25 billion next year.
Meanwhile, oil prices have dropped by 40 percent since June and are about $60 a barrel.
(AP)
Join the official YWN WhatsApp status
One Response
Wow, it never ceases to amaze me how this buffoon could be the שוטה גמור that he is and continue to be elected by the electorate in NY State.
Based on his highly unintelligent concern, why aren’t we paying $2.25 for home heating oil?
Hey Chuck U, how about getting a real job really really soon? And maybe one day b’korov you’ll also have to worry about paying bills, like most of us out here in Realville.