The only fact that I know is...

All big 6 airlines are losing money with the current business model (should I say OLD).

Maybe that is because of all the cheap fares... Maybe USAir is doing the right things...

I also know that today is the day that all cheapie flyers and those works so hard toward the upgrades can get infuriated by the "necessary" changes. Just think, without these changes, there'll be fewer airlines to choose from in the not too distant future - and that directly translate to high ticket price.