My primary concerns are economic. This decision could easily cripple my hometown airlines, Alaska and Horizon, which rely heavily on their commuter routes. If we lose the express lines, we will soon lose most of the 100 or so flights a day that operate between SEA/PDX.

Those of you who share this concern please call the FAA Security Hotline at 866-289-9673 and voice your opinion and encourage all your friends to do so as well.

The real issue here is not about the "elite" status, but instead about the business of keeping the airlines in business and making it as easy as possible for the frequent business flyer to stay in the air.

p.s. I know that I have posted this number several places, and will continue to do so. This issue is crucial to all of us--even the infrequent flyer will suffer if the airlines suffer even more.