> You may argue that monopolies are bad, but...<p>The "but" is all BS. The answer is "You might argue that monopolies are bad, but you're thinking like a consumer not a company. Monopolies are good for you as a company because they result in profits, which is the whole point here. Remember that 17-cent-per-ticket-profit figure from the last sentance? That might be a good number for consumers, but it sure isn't for the airlines. You're starting a company, think like a company."