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After the Justice Department said it would launch an inquiry into the state of airline competition, the airline and travel industries criticized the move as politically motivated.
The Department of Justice announced Thursday that it would launch a “broad public inquiry” into the state of competition in air travel — the government’s second inquiry into the airline industry in just the past two months.
The agency said it was seeking public information on consolidation, anticompetitive conduct and issues affecting the availability and affordability or air travel options.
The DOJ also issued a lengthy questionnaire that touches on everything from loyalty programs to the labor market.
“With this inquiry, we hope to learn more from the businesses and travelers at the center of this essential industry,” said Assistant Attorney General Jo