Isn't it a little early in the game to be wondering whether or not the "bean counters" got it right? The CO changes were just announced on Friday. We have had only a weekend to digest them, whereas they have likely studied the impact of these fees for (at least) months. Remember, CO wasn't the first to initiate any of these fees - or reductions in elite benefits - or anything else people seem to be complaining about.

It may take weeks/months/years to see whether CO's decision to nickel-and-dime like the others hurts or helps their bottom line. The same holds true for the seemingly imminent departure of silver and platinum elites (if you believe everything you read on some of the other threads).

Customers will ultimately make the decision that best suits their travel pattern - whether that is actual travel or mileage earning scheme. The much bigger questions come up if the economy cannot turn itself around and the planes eventually fly half-full - that is to mean everyone, not just CO.