Airlines are such a bunch of boobs these days. Everybody knows operating expenses (mostly fuel, but other things can be fuel-inflated as well) are skyrocketing. We understand, I promise. Just raise fares, and dump these idiotic fees and surcharges!!! I have no problems with things like BOB, etc., but resent being forced to pay specifically for fuel, or checked bags when that should be already worked into the fares the airlines are willing to let these seats go for.

Those watching the (U.S.) airline industry have said that a contraction is necessary. Well, raising fares would accomplish that end. Fewer people will fly, thus fewer a/c will be necessary. Plus, I would imagine, the airlines would actually stand to make $ from the pax who do continue to fly.