Airlines and airports are not free markets, they are highly regulated.

Free markets say go to another store down the street for a better cappuccino for less; unless your ego feels that it needs the Starbuck's name.

If there is no other store, open one.  If the markets were truly free you would not have to worry about huge regulations and repressive taxes.

Stupid consumers maybe, not stupid free markets.  Free markets allow you to make stupid choices.

Controlled markets give you one poor choice selected by someone that gets better stuff, like at airports.
