Why would I want to fly American Airlines?

I have rarely flown American Airlines and I will probably never, ever fly them again.
Today American Airlines announced that they are going to be charging $15 for the first checked bag.  United Airlines announced that it is “seriously studying” charging for the first bag.

That is ridiculous.  I was upset when United said they were going to charge for the second checked bag, but now for the first one?

The airlines are struggling with a business plan that is getting hammered with competition and soaring fuel prices. So they are cutting services, flights, and charging more for different things.

This is only going to alienate the flying public.  I think this bodes well for airlines like Frontier who still treat their passengers well.

I switched a couple years ago to flying Frontier Airlines over United for personal flights and only fly United or another carrier when work says I have to.  I don’t need frills, but I want to be respected and treated fairly. I am getting that on Frontier, not on the other airlines.

Frontier is stuggling a little bit, but I think they will come out of this mess a stronger airline that will survive into the future.

I am not so sure about American, United, Continental, and others.  Charging for the first bag is just plain stupid and makes bad business sense.

It is going to make boarding a flight harder, people are going to be carrying more on board, and it is just going to be a mess.

And if they are charging for the first and second bag.  They better not lose it.  If someone is paying for it, it better be waiting when they get to the luggage carousel.  They are paying for a service, the airline better deliver!