WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Groups representing major

airlines on Friday criticized the Biden administration's broad

public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel,

saying the review could dramatically impact the future of U.S.

aviation.

Airlines for America, the International Air Transport

Association and other air carrier groups urged the Justice

Department's Antitrust Division to extend the public comment

period for another 60 days beyond the current Dec. 23 deadline.

The groups said the government "should not rush the

collection of information about the highly competitive air

transportation marketplace, pull resources from high-tempo

operations during the holiday season, or fail to collect the

necessary information."