Jetstar to charge for ‘up front’ seats
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Jetstar to charge for ‘up front’ seats
Jetstar to charge for ‘up front’ seats
Item by australianaviation.com.au on December 21, 2009 8:18 pm
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Jetstar has announced that it will give passengers travelling on Jetsaver or Jetsaver Light fares the option of selecting a seat in the first three rows of the aircraft for an additional charge.
“The introduction of ‘Up Front Seating’ is in direct response to our customers who have been asking for this product as they like to sit close to the front of the plane with one of the benefits being that they can get in and out of our aircraft quicker,” said Jetstar’s executive manager commercial David Koczkar.
The option will be available for Australian passengers at a charge of $5 per sector on domestic services and $15 per sector on international services across all aircraft in the fleet. On two class A330 services, Up Front Seating will be in the first three rows of economy class.
Item by australianaviation.com.au on December 21, 2009 8:18 pm
photo - Andrew McLaughlin
Jetstar has announced that it will give passengers travelling on Jetsaver or Jetsaver Light fares the option of selecting a seat in the first three rows of the aircraft for an additional charge.
“The introduction of ‘Up Front Seating’ is in direct response to our customers who have been asking for this product as they like to sit close to the front of the plane with one of the benefits being that they can get in and out of our aircraft quicker,” said Jetstar’s executive manager commercial David Koczkar.
The option will be available for Australian passengers at a charge of $5 per sector on domestic services and $15 per sector on international services across all aircraft in the fleet. On two class A330 services, Up Front Seating will be in the first three rows of economy class.
pay to get off the plane quicker so you can spend longer waiting for your bags...
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one of the benefits being that they can get in and out of our aircraft quicker
Air Asia has been doing this for some time now, charging to select a seat when you book. Seats up the front and emergency row exits are more expensive. Amazing how these LCC can make money out of nothing.
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......this is another pathetic money grabbing exercise by the accountants as J*.
Who the hell cares whether you're in row #3 or #15-when you 're flying international-when you have to wait at Immigration and at the baggage carousel anyway.
How low can this airline stoop for a few lousy bucks-and then have the gall to try and disguise it as good customer service.
Who the hell cares whether you're in row #3 or #15-when you 're flying international-when you have to wait at Immigration and at the baggage carousel anyway.
How low can this airline stoop for a few lousy bucks-and then have the gall to try and disguise it as good customer service.
Not new.
CX just did the same thing.
Do you Want the extra legroom seats that were previously reserved for members or frequent flyers? No worries, pay extra dosh or part with 20,000 Asia Miles.
This was introduced about 2 weeks back.
CX just did the same thing.
Do you Want the extra legroom seats that were previously reserved for members or frequent flyers? No worries, pay extra dosh or part with 20,000 Asia Miles.
This was introduced about 2 weeks back.
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Not sure what all the hurry to get off is all about on Jetstar flights actually.
Being containerised baggage everyone ends up waiting around the baggage carousel for ages anyway.
I guess it would be OK for those with carry on bags only.
MP
Being containerised baggage everyone ends up waiting around the baggage carousel for ages anyway.
I guess it would be OK for those with carry on bags only.
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“The introduction of ‘Up Front Seating’ is in direct response to our customers who have been asking for this product as they like to sit close to the front of the plane with one of the benefits being that they can get in and out of our aircraft quicker,”
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If there is people dumb enough to do it, then why not? I think its a great idea! These companies are here to make money so it puts a couple of extra $$ in the bank it should be good for all.
In regard to the baggage maybe they will get a priority tag?
In regard to the baggage maybe they will get a priority tag?
Morning all.
The aircraft black box and FDR are at the rear of the plane for a reason aren,t they
. I,m happy to ride down the back as far away from the impact area as possible, not that i get a choice on staff travel.
Fly safe and play hard.
Merry xmas to all.
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The aircraft black box and FDR are at the rear of the plane for a reason aren,t they
. I,m happy to ride down the back as far away from the impact area as possible, not that i get a choice on staff travel.Fly safe and play hard.
Merry xmas to all.
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Jetstar has announced that it will give passengers travelling on Jetsaver or Jetsaver Light fares the option of selecting a seat in the first three rows of the aircraft for an additional charge.
Must say I agree with the previous poster who suggested anyone flying with Jetstar would NEED to got off the plane ASAP anyway
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How about a refund to all those pax who sit somewhat comfortably in their seats at destination whilst the unthinking mob leap immediately into the aisles to stand impatiently whilst the aerobridge is positioned and the doors opened.
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the unthinking mob leap immediately into the aisles to stand impatiently whilst the aerobridge is positioned and the doors opened.
hhmmmm
But then how will I enjoy watching the idiot pose when the Captain switches off the seatbelt sign?
Idiot pose = the weird contortion stance demonstrated by those not sitting in the aisle seat who feel the need to undo the buckle and stand up straight away. Thereby twisting the neck and trying to appear relaxed whilst looking like an absolute tool.
Try watching it next time you "patiently" wait to get off the plane!
Idiot pose = the weird contortion stance demonstrated by those not sitting in the aisle seat who feel the need to undo the buckle and stand up straight away. Thereby twisting the neck and trying to appear relaxed whilst looking like an absolute tool.
Try watching it next time you "patiently" wait to get off the plane!
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Innovative management.Wow where did they learn that? Managers you say? Charge because the seats have extra legroom due to aircraft design and not due to a product as such. Charge charge for flint faced empty sculled 18 yearolds that really know what customer service is all about.
Just like the red seats at Big red. Pay for a supposed product and then find people siting beside you whilst waiting for the loo. Clever really no wonder they are always empty. More corks on the way no doubt to celebrate another euphemism or travesty to the whole concept of flying.
Just like the red seats at Big red. Pay for a supposed product and then find people siting beside you whilst waiting for the loo. Clever really no wonder they are always empty. More corks on the way no doubt to celebrate another euphemism or travesty to the whole concept of flying.
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I don't see what the big deal is, apart form another reason to bash some airline
Ryanair has been doing this for years...you pay an extra 4 or 5 pounds and get to board first...no seat allocation on Ryanair so you get to choose your seat if you pay for priority.
Sorry to intrude on your thread, but some of you guys REALLY have to get out more
Ryanair has been doing this for years...you pay an extra 4 or 5 pounds and get to board first...no seat allocation on Ryanair so you get to choose your seat if you pay for priority.
Sorry to intrude on your thread, but some of you guys REALLY have to get out more
