# Airlines Know More About You Than You Think (TCF Investigates)

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Podcast: [The Capitol Forum](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-capitol-forum-podcast-3964355)
Published: 2026-01-30T05:00:00+00:00
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Today on The Capitol Forum Investigates , correspondent Krista Brown discusses the use of artificial intelligence in airline pricing, and how it could potentially lead to personalized prices for plane tickets. Aviation expert Bill McGee of the American Economic Liberties Project explains how consolidation in the airline sector has led to price gouging for passengers. Noah Giansiracusa, author of the book Robin Hood Math: Take Control of the Algorithms That Control Your Life explains how companies can exploit personal user data without their knowledge to determine prices. Follow The Capitol Forum on Linkedin and Bluesky Send tips to tips@thecapitolforum.com

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