By Diana Fairechild First Published 2-3-05 in the Jet Smart Newsletter

"Fairechild has a bag of carry-on health tricks larger than fits in the overhead compartment, all included in her book, Jet Smarter." -American Bar Association Journal

"Diana Fairechild is a natural born healer. She was put on Earth to help millions of people. I really truly feel that Diana's motivation is to educate us, the people who fly--who could die on airplanes." -Uri Geller, Psychic

"Thank you so much Diana Fairechild for coming forward and saying what needs to be said about the airline industry. You are a real hero." -thepowerhour.com

DEAR DIANA

"There's a lot of talk by business people now how deregulation has achieved its goals of lower air fares and more flights. What are your thoughts on deregulation from the passengers' perspective."

Thanks so much,
Michelle

DIANA RESPONDS

Dear Michelle

Thank you very much for your question. I know of multiple flights in the last few years where passengers have died on board due to negligence that I believe is directly related to post-deregulation airline policies.

Deregulation has significantly contributed to the declining "standard of care" on board. This is the hidden downside of deregulation.

I worked as an international flight attendant for 21 years; 12 before deregulation and 9 after. Since then, I have concentrated on the health and safety of airline passengers and have written three books on this subject and have also testified as an expert witness in litigation involving passenger health and safety.

With loving regards,
Diana Fairechild

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