PJ2
has taught passengers to expect and demand $1.49 fares in exchange for on-time,
I always read your post with great attention because are part of the few ones with some meaning on most threads in PPRuNe.
However let me disagree on the PAX demanding $1.49...they are offered such fares and they will take it, note that I am not a LCC PAX therefore my mindset on the topic might be bias.
What disturb me is inferring that low fares are lowering the safety standards....where are the Control Boards?
Could be that competition have brought to the flight systems ways to save costs and become more efficient? Following your rational we could also state that the special fares for the crews and employees of an airline are the cause of the lower safety standards.
Thanks for your great contribution
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