and as long as VX stays that close to AS, then they've got a great shot (i personally will stick with AS just for the miles accrual, but that's just me)

as soon (or *IF* I should say) VX prices go north of AS, then they're done. People pay great lip service to a better product, amenities, blah blah, but they says something different with their wallets. If the "i would pay for a better product" concept actually held water, Southwest wouldn't be nearly as successful as they are......People say they want the best product, but then really buy the cheapest flight. (yes, that is a generalization, please don't flame me )

It's like everyone complaining about how horrible the press coverage is of Britney Spears....but which magazine prints sell the most? Business listen to their revenue, not their comment cards.

So.....if VX stays this cheap, then I'd say AS has serious problems; my guess is that this is a loss leader for VX and their prices will go up....(and then we're back to Pretzels for in-flight food on AS)