Though competition is great for consumers—as they get more and better goods and services for less money—some companies dislike the constant pressure it creates for them to stay ahead. When that’s the case, it’s no surprise when they call on the government to squash annoying competitors. Case in point: the big three U.S. airlines’ attempts to limit the pressure by Persian Gulf carriers on their price and quality. Apparently, writes Veronique de Rugy, flying the friendly sky is all about U.S. airlines making money on the backs of their captive consumers.
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