[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 43 (Tuesday, April 19, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 19, 1994]
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                         AIRLINE PRICING POLICY

  Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, on the subject of airlines and aircraft, 
I continue to be greatly disturbed about what is happening to our 
smaller airports. Not only in the Midwest, but in States across the 
country, our smaller airports are struggling to maintain adequate and 
affordable air service. Unfortunately, the ticket prices for people who 
do not live near hub airports are going up and up.
  I am a Senator who is against regulation, generally speaking. I hope 
that the airlines will take the steps necessary to carry out a pricing 
policy that is even and fair, without the Government getting involved.
  As ranking member of the Aviation Subcommittee, I do not want to see 
us go back to full-scale economic regulation, but our smaller cities, 
where airline profits could be made are crying out for increased air 
service. I will concede that perhaps more money can be made for the 
airlines when they fly in and out of urban areas, but small cities and 
rural areas need reliable air service, too.
  I know that many other States are facing similar air service 
problems. In fact, some small airports have lost all, or nearly all, 
jet service. This problem is growing. The Senate of the United States 
should not sit still if our air service struggles continue.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from North Dakota [Mr. Dorgan] 
is recognized for not to exceed 5 minutes.

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