At a time when COVID numbers are climbing nationwide, this decision will help prospective passengers decide to simply stay home or drive. Flight frequency had been slashed, obviously because of reduced demand, but those of us left who still need to travel are still concerned about potential transmission when forced to sit close to a stranger who may or may not have done all the recommended prevention measures in the weeks before they boarded the plane. We had a trip already reserved in December, and another in January, both hanging by a thread because of our concerns even with middle seat open. This decision will almost certainly mean cancellation of our reservations in favor of simply driving. And before someone starts, yes, I understand all the revenue management/inventory control implications of flying with a plane 1/3 empty.