One thing Doug is right about is that there is just too much capacity, too many network airlines. Too much competetion. There needs to be fewer airlines and less competeion- its simple economics- the product is being sold well below market rate because there is too much of the product available. Consolidation will make the industry healthier, which benefits airline employees.
sky high states: Unfortunately, the consumer expects CHEAP fares. And, we've given them long enough that if the consumer feels that fares are too high, they dont fly or they drive.
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