The thought of a fully automated airliner should not intimidate anyone. Just like it was already stated, passengers would not stand to go on an airplane with no pilot. I personally would not unless it was the only way to get from point A to point B. Also stated above, the ATC system would have to get yet another makeover when the debate to fund it for just modernization is in full swing. I believe that too much will go into fully automated airliners and we'll not see them for a very very very long time.