Originally Posted by
BNEA320
you're forgetting about the recession. Every airline would like to downsize their aircraft, but can't in most cases, which is why you're seeing $799 return fares to Europe right now. Yes there are only a few seats, but it's terrible marketing. Creates a new benchmark, which punters think is the new normal.
What I will watch with much interest is the sale of economy seats, how long will it take the punters to figure out that they are paying a premium on Qantas of say $800 in economy to go non stop with a 737 economy seat plus 1 inch extra pitch. I know what I'd do , SQ or Emerates one stop.