I really think we should start up a pool to see how long before WestJet jacks their prices back up to match Air Canada or Porter.

This "idea" will go the way of all cost cutting measures with more demand for profit. Just about the only cut rate airline that is actually a cut rate airline is Ryan Air. Yes, they are cheap and yes, you receive nothing unless you want to pay for it. But and this is an important but, the average North American passenger keeps thinking that they should receive absolutely stellar service with all the bells and whistles and if not, the media will happily post their whining and cringing.

You get what you pay for, if you're lucky.