The current “system” has already killed the short-intermediate flights. Many people will now drive 5-8 hrs. rather than fly 1-2 hrs. since the total time invested is about the same.
Exactly. I used to fly 750 miles in a little over two hours total. Now, it’s at least six hours, essentially making it a day trip. I’d rather drive it in ten for 1/5 the cost, since the time requirements effectively became equal.