Airline deregulation facts (1993)- Ticket prices in real terms are 20 percent lower than in 1978 when deregulation took effect.- Over 100,000 new jobs have been created in the airline industry since 1978.- In 1978, 17 percent of travelers could book non-stop flights between cities. In 1989, 27 percent of traverlers could.- In 1978, 28 percent of all travelers could chose from 3 or more airlines. Today 55 percent can chose from 3 or more airlines.

Reason Magazine, June 1993