The “Father of Airline Deregulation”, Professor Alfred E. Kahn passes away

December 30, 2010

Professor Alfred E. Kahn, the so-called “Father of Airline Deregulation” passed away at 93 on Monday December 27.

Alfred Edward Kahn (October 17, 1917 – December 27, 2010) was an American professor, an expert in regulation and deregulation, and an important influence in the deregulation of the airline and energy industries. Commonly known as the “Father of Airline Deregulation,” he chaired the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) during the period when it ended its regulation of the U.S. airline industry, paving the way for low-cost airlines and a flurry of new routes by the majors.

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