The Cover story in the 9/17/09 issue of USA Today is an obvious continuation of the Airline Transport Association's campaign to shift cost from their unprofitable carriers to the GA industry.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/ ... orts_N.htm
I don't think I have seen a more blatant hatchet job in "mainstream" media, this is something that one would expect from cable outlets.
Vent your opinions to your legislator and to USA Today.