Air
travel has become a frustrating and intrusive bore. In the May issue of
Townhall Magazine, where this article originally appeared, Chris Edwards
explains how we can put the fun back in flying by bringing freedom to the
skies.
In
discussing one of her main achievements as British prime minister, Margaret
Thatcher said, “privatization is at the center of any program of reclaiming
territory for freedom.” One area where Britain reclaimed a lot of freedom is
aviation. Since the 1980s, that nation has privatized airlines, airports, air
traffic control, and in some cases airport security screening.
Thatcher’s
privatization revolution spread around the world, including in the aviation
industry. Many countries in Europe have privatized their airports, and most use
private airport screening. Canada privatized airports, air traffic control, and
its largest airline. It also uses private screening companies at its airports.
Under these reforms, governments have not only retained oversight for aviation,
but they have also opened the door to greater efficiency and innovation in
formerly bureaucratic industries.…..Billions Wasted....The TSA is no better at managing investments than it is at managing its workforce. TSA has spent billions of dollars on programs that have shown few benefits:.....To Read More…..
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