Back to the OP, and don't shoot the messenger here, but it appears the airlines will push for either scope release or contract financial release until they can compete head-to-head with the LCCs domestically. Most of the legacies are getting their butts kicked in the domestic market except for transcon and hub-to-hub. Sure, management always wants to push for a cheaper solution to boost their bottom line, but having the ability to compete effectively against Allegiant, Southwest and other LCCs is a must-have goal or the airline will go the way of TWA, Eastern and other glorious airlines of the past.