"...On average, though, fares in Europe work out substantially lower.
Airfare comparison website Skyscanner looked at this in 2018 and noted that the average one-way flight with Southwest Airlines costs $149, while the average one-way flight with Ryanair is just $60.
Why are fares lower in Europe?
...The key driver of low fares is increased competition. And much more competition is permitted in Europe.
EU legislation allows airlines from any EU country to operate flights in another country (domestic and international).
In the US, foreign airlines are not permitted to operate domestic flights.
Protectionism so far has won over opening up competition...Read all.
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