Agreed totally. The only way they would backtrack on their policy is if they see a noticeable drop in bookings and revenue. This Holiday season will show whether the $30 increase across the board on main cabin fare will affect their bottom line. I guess it will depend on whether the general public's acceptance of paying the X fare will more than compensate a few elite high-spending flyers booking their year end tickets somewhere else. I have a feeling that a few of us at the FT forum won't stop the downward spiral trend, and we will all be screwed by this, and will pay more from now on......