21.   Others questioned whether a low-cost carrier would offer BA solid returns.

22.   Other big carriers offer similar deals.

23.   Rival carriers currently offer non-stop service.

24.   Rozario said Middle East and Indian carriers often offer cheaper seats on the London-New York route because they are one leg of a longer journey.

25.   Several carriers have offered commuter service there without success.

26.   Similarly, the bill does allow local carriers to offer long-distance access immediately in outside regions.

27.   Several carriers offer nonstops or connections from the U.S. or Canadian West Coast.

28.   Smaller or low-fare carriers now offer comparable service at better prices, it adds.

29.   Some second-tier carriers offer low fares, others are regional airlines with fares similar to the majors.

30.   So-called walk-up fares will be higher, while still lower than those offered by carriers such as United.