The frequent-flier programs' glory days are over. It is time to 'spend down' on all the airlines. Wise consumers are already doing that.

The emergency exit rows can probably earn them more than $15. So I expect to see that amount increased.

Airlines are not a social service industry. Everyone expects the airlines to take a financial hit then criticizes them when they don't make money.

Airlines are realizing they can't keep selling tickets for a loss.

You can take away the pretzels, the pillows and the magazines, and the people are still pushing each other aside to get on those airlines,

I do expect to see the other legacy airlines match the United increase or file an increase formula of their own. Over the Labor Day weekend, I expect to see the airlines jockey for position but by ... Sept. 6, they will probably all be on the same page.

I think all of the airlines will feel this (and) ... $70 a barrel oil is the straw that would break the camel's back.

I think all of the airlines will feel this. It's a little more than a blip, but New Orleans and Gulfport alone is not going to put Delta into bankruptcy. I think $70 a barrel oil is the straw that would break the camel's back.

If you're paying that kind of money, you expect fine food and wine.

If not controlled, it could mean delays and disgruntled passengers. It's critical that this tension be stopped as quickly as possible.