Airline Deregulation Act of 1978
Post World War II, the then federal Civil Aviation Board (CAB) regulated all interstate flight routes, schedules, and fares.
The Act allowed existing regulations from the CAB and state governments to be gradually eliminated, benefiting the airlines and consumers.
New airlines entered the market with improved business models that offered new routes at competitive fares and consumers benefited from lower fares along with the availability of multiple route options.
