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Aviation

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25

Methodology for Determining Change in Operating Expense (SIFL)

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The Department of Transportation has continued to calculate the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) adjustment factor to aid in its evaluation of carrier pricing in the free market.  The SIFL is also used by the Internal Revenue Service in imputing the value of free...