With there soon to be only 3 major carriers I predict that the airlines will continue to devalue the FF programs since most folks are captive to a network and don't really have much choice. Add to this the push for FCM and there is very little benefit left that you can't get with a credit card for each major.

But - there will probably be another wave of LCC once the big 3 get too big for their britches.

I will continue to fly Delta, because I don't have much choice, and will cheerfully accept whatever crumbs they throw my way....

It was a good run that is coming to a close