• WHARRGARBL@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      Not only that, Delta Air spent $3.8 million to lobby for more slots. United, Alaska, and American Airlines objected because experts have been arguing for years that Reagan is dangerously overcrowded and had been experiencing near-misses.

      Anyway, Delta got what they wanted and just last month the airport started allowing more flights.

      • Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee
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        22 hours ago

        Lobbying should be a criminal offense. It directly undermines the democratic pillars of American society.