Compylot, I don't remember reading any post here suggesting a pilots only board is the answer, but I think it's sufficient to say a board lacking any "coal face" experience is not the answer either.
We merely lament the decay of our airline at the hands of a bunch of chaps who are there to pillage and nothing else. Even more galling is the fact that it's not even good business! You don't need an MBA to know that.
I know, don't feed the trolls.........don't feed the trolls