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Airline Deregulation Act of 1978
Coverage of Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 in the Nexus archive.
- America 250: How transportation deregulation laws changed America
President Jimmy Carter signed transportation deregulation laws in the late 1970s, including the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, the 1980 Motor Carrier Act, and the Staggers Rail Act of 1980. These laws reshaped airlines, trucking, and freight rail industries, fostering economic growth through competition but also causing disruptions and safety concerns.