11-09-2011
09:09 AM
7 Loves
The first blogger is incorrect about it not costing the air carriers because the higher taxes will convince some flyers not to travel and cost the carriers ticket revenue. The taxes will be shouldered by Customers, but the money should not be utilized to reduce the federal deficit. This is an already overtaxed industry for which the tax money is not being used for it's original intent, to improve an antiquated air traffic control system and airport improvements. Why should air taxes be used to pay teachers, firefighters, etc? And SW did not raise fares a red cent during the tax holiday. Unfortunately, not everyone who posts on a blog is educated with all the facts.
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