Everybody is mad that airlines are temporarily making profits during the lag between fuel prices dropping from peaks and ticket prices catching up.
I knew nothing about this. My irritation towards the airline industry is entirely based on poor quality / service, which seems (to me) to be the result of my having no meaningful options as a consumer.
Try starting an airline with free checked baggage, free meal and more legroom. If your ticket price reflects the added cost you'd be bankrupt in a few months.