This chapter explores the complexities of air travel pricing and the push for increased transparency in ticket costs and rewards programs. It discusses challenges posed by hidden fees and the implications of regulatory changes on consumer protections. Additionally, it highlights the speaker’s advocacy for family-friendly policies and long-term planning in transportation infrastructure amidst political uncertainties.
The year started with the door of an airplane falling off mid-flight. Frustrations with air travel have mounted since then. It’s up to Pete Buttigieg, the Transportation Secretary, to address those problems — which include everything from Boeing’s woes to the shrinking value of airline loyalty points.
Buttigieg joined the Big Take DC podcast in an exclusive interview to talk about the future of air travel, and his political future after his tenure in the Biden administration ends.
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