Greyhound is starting to look pretty good, huh?
Getting hitched may be the right move for Delta and Northwest. But for beleaguered air travelers, it could usher in an era of higher fares, fewer flights, more confusion at the airport and even more crowded planes.
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Mergers, combined with a recent spate of airline bankruptcies, mean passengers in many cities can expect fewer flights to choose from, and they'll be packed even fuller than they are now.
I hate to fly anyway, and this isn't going to make it any more palatable. What does it mean when the most advanced form of travel can't find a profitable method of operation? For one thing, that basic economics are going to come into play, eventually, and fares will rise to where they need to be. We've come to expect low fares, but we don't a have a right to them. Global warmists, at least, should be delighted.
