FlyerTalk is a self-selected focus group which has a high percentage of high frequency customers.

Not all of us fly on cheap tickets, and not all of us fly on expensive tickets.

Still, there are enough of us, scattered in enough geographical locations as well as age brackets, to make a good statistical sampling. We know the details and react earlier, but I think our reactions will be indicative of the feedback the airlines will receive.

In the coming weeks, other frequent fliers and corporate travel arrangers will know everything we do. I think their reaction will be similar to ours.

That's why airlines would be wise to gauge the reaction on Flyertalk.