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Barbara Boxer: Specifically, would carriers be prevented from competing for routes from National Airport to Los Angeles or San Jose or…

On the recordSeptember 25, 1998
Specifically, would carriers be prevented from competing for routes from National Airport to Los Angeles or San Jose or other California airports under this bill? Mr. McCAIN. No. As long as carriers can demonstrate that their routes provide domestic network benefits and increase competition in multiple markets, they may compete for these non-stop routes, including select routes to California airports.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Discussing airline competition and route regulations during a Senate floor debate.

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