Let's see - higher fares, TSA B.S., a good chance of being stranded if you miss your connection, and surly airline employees. And now charges for checking bags, food, snacks, and water. This is why I rented a car and drove on my last three business trips instead of flying.
While I understand the challenges the airlines are going through, my time, money, and patience are finite resources and if I can avoid wasting them on an airline flight I will. The passenger experience sucks and I will do what I can to avoid it. And there are probably thousands of others who feel the same way.