In the next Congress, Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) will chair the House transportation committee. From the looks of it, that will be horrible news for international travelers. In an absurd interview with the Financial Times recently, DeFazio made an issue of Qatar…

Open Skies agreements are exactly what they sound like: agreements among countries to keep the skies open to competition where international flights are concerned. They pull states back from meddling in setting routes, mandating capacity, and fixing prices. Consumers benefit…