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Ganesh Sitaraman, a Vanderbilt law professor and the author of “Why Flying Is Miserable and How to Fix It,” has argued that only a comprehensive overhaul of the domestic airline industry can fix the problem.
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Ganesh Sitaraman, a Vanderbilt law professor and author of “Why Flying Is Miserable and How to Fix It,” argues that only a comprehensive overhaul of the domestic airline industry can fix the problem.
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{
    "person": "Ganesh Sitaraman",
    "book_title": "Why Flying Is Miserable and How to Fix It",
    "organization": "Vanderbilt University"
}
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People Academia Airline Industry
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Created
October 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM (1 week ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/opinion/flights-airlines-spirit-loyalty-credit-cards.html

A former Spirit Airlines executive argues that airline loyalty programs, backed by major banks, create an unfair financial advantage for large carriers, hindering competition and leading to higher fares. He contends this system was a key factor in Spirit Airlines' demise.

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