American Airlines would drop consumer services like ticket changes if Congress tightens regulations on the industry, the carrier’s top executive said Wednesday.
The shift is possible under a bill being negotiated to fund the Federal Aviation Administration. While House and Senate versions of the measure both contain provisions to which the airline industry objects, carriers have pushed back most aggressively against restrictions to add-on fees for services such as checking bags and selecting seats.
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