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From: Essex
For me their menu has gone drastically downhill, that's what I would want to see change most. Everything is beige and cheese this, cheese that. I'm not expecting luxury but EasyJet and Jet2 have far more superior options. Simple things like porridge, tapas/snack boxes and a decent range of fresh sandwiches/wraps... Things you may actually want to buy!
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From: STANSTED & MANCHESTER
For me their menu has gone drastically downhill, that's what I would want to see change most. Everything is beige and cheese this, cheese that. I'm not expecting luxury but EasyJet and Jet2 have far more superior options. Simple things like porridge, tapas/snack boxes and a decent range of fresh sandwiches/wraps... Things you may actually want to buy!
Ryanair offer a lovely chicken and roasted vegetable panini, and Thai green curry along with all the usual. But I very much doubt the “Something Big” is a new food offering.
Joined: Apr 2020
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From: Manchester
Possibly a stretch and no-way based on any inside knowledge so pure speculation. Could the Red Carpet be a Jet2 reference, doing what they do with TUI to offer more flights to more destinations for Jet2Holidays? I doubt Jet2 would compromise on their service offering though so talked myself out of it by the end of the sentence.. lol
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From: Aylesbury
Wouldn't surprise me if it was some kind of easyJet Plus-type membership, given the red carpet comment. That would generate a little extra revenue without straying too far from their current business model.
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From: UK
Perhaps they've seen how well easyJet Plus has done since the BA Club changes! Lots of disgruntled short haul travellers that without the dangling carrot of a tier point suddenly aren't bothered about lounges and what the BA price tag brings.
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From: STANSTED & MANCHESTER
Today’s upload seems to point towards some kind of frequent flyer program.
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From: Hemel Hempstead
They did actually announce they would a few years ago when they went on the charm offensive, although it was quietly dropped.
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From: UK
Paxing All Over The World
Joined: May 2001
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From: Hertfordshire, UK.
Any LCC that I have met - always lands up wanting to be something more. Whether it is due to competition or wanting more profits - they wanna be the big boys. Typically, a corporate is best to stick at what it does best.
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From: STANSTED & MANCHESTER
Not far enough, well for me anyway.
Most people who would go for “Prime” would already have annual travel insurance and they wouldn’t be looking to travel in “Special Sales” periods, that only leaves free seat selection which isn’t a big draw for me.
NOW IF IT WAS.
.Priority Security.
.Free 10kg cabin baggage.
.Priority Boarding.
.complimentary Drink.
Then I think people would be interested.
Most people who would go for “Prime” would already have annual travel insurance and they wouldn’t be looking to travel in “Special Sales” periods, that only leaves free seat selection which isn’t a big draw for me.
NOW IF IT WAS.
.Priority Security.
.Free 10kg cabin baggage.
.Priority Boarding.
.complimentary Drink.
Then I think people would be interested.
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