Qantas scooping bottom of the barrel?

[Shazz-zaam]

So true, A and K seats on the 747 have limited legroom due to the door bustle, I get a lot of passenger complaining about it. The passengers always seem to angle their legs across almost overlapping the B and J seats as the bustle is in their way.
If I remember correctly the BA 747 that Qantas leased a few years back rego NLH did not have A and K seats at the exits, which allowed generous legroom for the A seat immediately behind the exit row.
I would feel a little ripped off if I paid $160 and got A or K.

[twiggs]

The A380 doesn't have the A and K seat at the doors, so they could charge the surcharge for the A and K seat behind the exit row.
Some full service airlines even charge for aisle seats.

[Skystar320]

The Aviation Industry is changing rapidly, out with the old ways in the new. Who cares? Most people now want to fly less...

Either grow up with the changing industry or be the dry wood

[twiggs]

Thanks for the info A_B_P.
There is another seat that they could charge for in y/c on the A380 which is a D seat that has no seat in front of it.

[Mr. Hat]

Qantas scooping bottom of the barrel?

No, just charging where they can like all companies that want to keep their doors open.

[jungle juice]

I don't have any problem with a company charging a relative worth for an item that is in demand.
The problem is the greed from a number of company's that have caused this crisis is that they will use any excuse to raise prices or charges.
It was announced the other day that the big 4 banks have raised around 1$ billion in the last 12 months from fees and charges.
If we are honest large corps will increase their prices if the wind changes direction.It has little do to with financial neccessity but instead if they feel they can get away with it.

[twiggs]

Yes it's fair enough to pay for such things, but I don't think it's fair that there is still an international fuel levy.

[Mr. Hat]

Jungle, point noted on banks but if you pay close attention to all your statements and strategically place your money you will be able to avoid most fees. If I get charged a fee I ring them up and tell them to put it back. You'd be surprised how well it works. If they refuse I generally offer to close the account and if this doesn't work I close the account. I agree with your principles about the fat cats geting fatter but choose to get even in different ways than I used to.

Anyway this one was about QF. Good luck to em.

[jungle juice]

Mr. Hat, I agree with you on both counts.
I too closed my account at the bank and went with the credit union and with this thread I think if people are willing to pay for more leg room then go for it.

[Boomerang_Butt]

Big deal. Other airlines have been doing it for years. Qantas aren't here to be warm and fuzzy, they're a business. And with redundancy breathing down 1750 necks, whatever keeps the company up and running, well, do it.

I think people have been lucky to get exit rows for free for so long, to be honest. Thought they'd have done it a lot sooner and was surprised when then didn't. Don't be shocked if the CityFlyer booze gets cut back a bit either, say, after 4pm on Perth runs also...?

[Lookleft]

Just some advise to any SLF that peruse this forum. If you pay the extra for the emergency row don't use web check because it doesn't recognise that you have paid the extra. It can lead to nasty scenes at boarding when the pax demands the seat he paid extra for and they are already taken. The LCC have been charging extra for the emergency seats for a while. As someone stated Qantas is a business not a charity. I would be surprised if they weren't looking at ways of generating extra revenue.

[jetsrule]

A sign of the times......

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Airline: Welcome aboard sir. May I see your ticket?[/FONT][FONT='Arial','sans-serif']
Passenger: Sure.
Airline: You're in seat 12B. That will be $5, please!
Passenger: What for?
Airline: For telling you where to sit.
Passenger: But I already knew where to sit.
Airline: Nevertheless, we are now charging a seat locator fee of $5. It's the airline's new policy.
Passenger: That's the craziest thing I ever heard. I won't pay it.
Airline: Sir, do you want a seat on this flight, or not?

Passenger: Yes, yes. All right, I'll pay. But the airline is going to hear about this.
Airline: Thank you. My goodness, your carry-on bag looks heavy. Would you like me to stow it in the overhead compartment for
you?
Passenger: That would be swell, thanks.
Airline: No problem. Up we go, and done! That will be $10, please.
Passenger: What?
Airline: The airline now charges a $10 carry-on assistance fee.
Passenger: This is extortion. I won't stand for it.
Airline: Actually, you're right, you can't stand. You need to sit, and fasten your seat belt. We're about to push back from the gate.
But, first I need that $10.
Passenger: No way!
Airline: Sir, if you don't comply, I will be forced to call the air marshal. And you really don't want me to do that.
Passenger: Why not? Is he going to shoot me?
Airline: No, but there's a $50 air-marshal hailing fee.
Passenger: Oh, all right, here, take the $10. I can't believe this.
Airline: Thank you for your cooperation, sir. Is there anything else I can do for you?
Passenger: Yes. It's stuffy in here, and my overhead fan doesn't seem to work. Can you fix it?
Airline: Your overhead fan is not broken, sir. Just insert two quarters into the overhead coin slot for the first five minutes.
Passenger: The airline is charging me for cabin air?
Airline: Of course not, sir. Stagnant cabin air is provided free of charge. It's the circulating air that costs 50 cents.
Passenger: I don't have any quarters. Can you make change for a dollar?
Airline: Certainly, sir! Here you go!
Passenger: But you've given me only three quarters for my dollar.
Airline: Yes, there's a change making fee of 25 cents.
Passenger: For cryin' out loud. All I have left is a lousy quarter? What the heck can I do with this?
Airline: Hang onto it. You'll need it later for the lavatory[/FONT]