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"Fair O'Hare" Initiative Defends Consumers at Chicago Airport
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) today announced the launch of Fair O'Hare, a new initiative aimed at promoting competition and reliable service at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – the nation's busiest – where United Airlines' anticompetitive overscheduling has raised concerns about higher prices and less consumer choice.
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