“Our stockholders recognised the value of bringing together Continental and United to create a platform for increased profitability and sustained long-term value”
Translation: We want to raise fares even higher and add more fees, so you get even LESS service for FAR MORE MONEY!!!!!
Here in southwest Missouri, we have to flock to places like Kansas City and St. Louis (and sometimes fly out of Branson IF the fares are reasonable and the schedules work) to fly because the fares out our local airport, Springfield, are just plain outrageous!
That sounds a lot like the government. Pay more, get less.