Under airline regulation, within-state flights were cheaper than interstate flights of comparable length.

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Airline regulation allowed airlines to charge less for flights within a state compared to flights traveling between states, in an effort to prioritize and promote intrastate travel. This was known as the “intrastate discount” and it remained in effect until the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978.

Under Airline Regulation, Within-State Flights Were Cheaper Than Interstate Flights