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Canadian air travel is plagued by higher ticket prices, poorer service, and limited consumer choice due to ineffective and outdated federal policies.

Four main charges — airport improvement fees, air traffic control fees, air travel security charges, and airport landing fees — significantly increase airfare costs.

Combined with excessive non-safety related regulations, and a restrictive and outdated airport ownership model, these factors limit consumer options and drive up prices.

The latest Fraser Institute study identifies four key policy solutions to improve competition, reduce costs, and enhance service quality:

More flexible airport ownership: Allowing for-profit ownership of airports, as is done in other developed countries, would likely improve efficiency and innovation, and reduce costs for travellers. Remove cabotage restrictions: Allowing foreign airlines to operate domestic routes could increase competition and lower fares. Make taxes and fees competitive: Reducing airport-related fees would align Canada with international standards and lower costs for travellers. Pursue deregulation: Streamlining non-safety related federal aviation regulations could reduce airline costs and promote a more competitive market, without affecting safety.

By aligning our airline policies with those of other developed countries, Ottawa could create a more consumer-friendly air travel market that benefits Canadian travellers.

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Sincerely,

Niels Veldhuis

President

The Fraser Institute

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