I think it's true to say that nothing is ever free. There's always a cost involved.
On the other hand, when you look at the situation in Europe, I don't believe plane tickets are much more expensive, while the compensation is much more straightforward. Everything depends on how things are managed. Are some executives too greedy? That, perhaps, is another story, and I won't comment on it.
It is certainly possible that it would have an impact on ticket prices. However, the current situation is having an impact on passenger rights, which I feel is unacceptable.