Thanks for the offer, Dj! I have 2 questions:

1) how do the airlines get away with coordinating fares and rules so closely? they all seem to have very similar rules and very similar prices. How could no class action (trebel damages) lawsuits never have been brought?? And how about the predatory actions taken by the biggies when a start-up comes to town?

2) Ditto on travel agent commissions? I always figured that if I were the travel agent association, I'd be in court in a heartbeat over the lowering and capping of commissions in such a coordinated fashion!

Ok, so I'm overly courious, but you did offer free legal advice... ;o)