This is the best post you have made Trlvr, and I agree with almost all of it. The link is priceless.. it maps out much of what I have said in other posts. The special rules, hidden subsidies, protectionist laws, aggressive anti-consumer rules and exemption from state laws have created an environment in which airlines and their employees behave as if they are above the law. After 9/11, many airlines and their employees have exploited the tragedy to exercise their power over consumers in such a way that their behaviour is morally bankrupt and they appear to have immunity. There are countless examples of the abuse of power by ground staff and FA's and I believe the only way to address this is to re-regulate the industry, break up the "fortress hub" monopolies and allow some of the airlines (such as Delta) to go bankrupt.
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