OK, I know this goes against the 'beauty of capitalism' comments in earlier threads but, like it or not, airlines ARE a public utility, and should have certain civil obligations to meet. I.e., if an airline withdrawing service from a community results in economic hardship in that community, then that airline should receive Government support to keep flying and to help that community thrive. Call me an old fashioned European socialist - and I don't refer this comment to Las Vegas, which I think as the world's largest resort will ultimately not have a problem - but government does have a role in ensuring that communities have a dependable transport infrastructure in order for them to be able to grow and/or survive.