I have a feeling Jimworks will have a hard time, he will probably say something along the lines that the Wall Street Journal said something about airlines and complex monopolies
however, if you understand what a monopoly is (all forms of monopoly) than the airlines would not be considered monopolies, as at each airport there are competitors, and each airline has the chance to fly to any airport they choose aslong as they follow the rules and guidelines of the state, and the airport, and there is enough space and weight allowance for the form of planes (a 747 or a380 obviously cannot land on a small runway or a small airport, as it just wouldnt be able to handle it or would be a wise economic decision)
each airline has a "hub" and airlines are bigger than other airlines due to size, belief that they can pay the banks for the loans, their business plan and structure, and some other reasons
however there is no monopoly as there is competition between several airlines, and other airlines can compete if they are able to get the finance needed, and it is easier for a large company that has been in existance for a while compared to a new company, due to trust that they can pay back, and a track record (even if they went through bankruptcy)
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