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Fresh_Start

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2. Honestly, this does not upset me.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Mar 22, 2013, 03:26 PM

Mar 2013

Airlines should pay for all services needed to run their airlines.
Including air traffic control and base operations.

Its not as if consumer flights are dirt cheap.
Many consumers cannot afford to fly so why should their tax dollars be subsidizing businessman flying on business?

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Honestly, this does not upset me. Fresh_Start Mar 2013 #2

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