Originally Posted by
Global_Hi_Flyer
I also think that top-tier status is going to be critical for the business traveler on an airline with deep coverage (such as DL/NW, UA or AA). I'd estimate that capacity will get cut back so much that the "guaranteed seat" benefit of many top-tier programs will actually be useful.....
I don't expect load factors to continue growing and seats, in general, to be any harder to come by. With higher ticket prices, demand should fall dramatically.