Airlines - why I never want to fly again

I read today that Spirit Airlines is starting to charge people 45 dollars for packing a carry-on in the overhead compartment. The only thing I can say is: W T F.

And they wonder why demand for flying is down. Its not that demand is down, its that people are so god damn frustrated with flying that people are looking into other options for travel.

First off, you're crammed into a seat that is too small for any normal sized human. I'm 6'1. Not some sort of super tall monster, probably about average for an american male. Sitting in a seat requires me to spread my legs since there isn't enough room to do otherwise. If I have people sitting next to me, I have to twist my body to sit in the tiny seat. If someone puts their seat back, its almost impossible. Left to right if your ass is wider than 15 inches you're crammed in. If some fat lady sits next to you, you're screwed.

They charge you for a snack. They charge you for checked bags. They charge you for carry on now apparently. They charge you more if you want an emergency exit seat, or any seat that might be chance give you a little more room.

They cancel flights without warning. They overbook every flight, and can kick you off of the flight at their whim. They'll cancel your flight at midnight, and make you pay out of your own pocket to stay at a high priced city hotel without any apology.

What it amounts to is so much bullshit that its just not worth it anymore. Who wants the grief? Is it worth flying to some scenic destination, only to dread the horrible torture of getting back home? Not for me. I've avoided flying for a few years now, and do not plan to fly again unless things change.

Give us some room, bring back some of the pleasure of flying. Now its like cattle being led to the slaughter. Except cattle have a little more comfort. PETA would be all over the airlines if they were flying animals with the conditions passengers have to endure.