Let's not forget the public's part in this. They're so used to buying cheap chit at Walmart that they expect their airline to do the same. Anything over $400 round trip and they start *****in. Of course they also complain about crappy service, no meal, no legroom, no carry on space, and checked bag fees. I think they're getting much of what they paid for, though not quite all of it yet.

When major players disappear, the rest raise fares, and the cut throats cease ops leaving them high and dry, THEN they'll have gotten their reward.

Honestly, at some point this occupation (not profession) isn't worth the price of admission.