Why Flying in the USA Sucks
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wendyg,
I find myself staring at that as well...
So, in a way we're at the opposite end of the spectrum.
As I said earlier, I've just got a MPL-LON return for something like 70 euros.
It allows me to go and see a bunch of friends for a weekend, something I couldn't have done otherwise.
For that I'm perfectly willing to walk half a mile at the airport, then across the tarmac to the plane, put up with only just adequate legroom, and pay for a drink onboard if I want one.
Especially since the aircraft are clean and on time and the staff is perfectly pleasant and competent, and the airline does not have a reputation for dumping planes.
Just thinking out loud.... maybe you should pay for everything else, rather than just have a choice between economy and business?
More legroom? That'll be so much.
Booking the day before? That'll be so much (happens already).
A meal of your choice?
IFE on longer flights?
Preferential seating?
Etc.
Different business model, and I don't know if it would be feasible.
...the problem is that there isn't any way for the market to push airlines towards better service.
I've been gold SLF on US Airways for quite a few years now...
As I said earlier, I've just got a MPL-LON return for something like 70 euros.
It allows me to go and see a bunch of friends for a weekend, something I couldn't have done otherwise.
For that I'm perfectly willing to walk half a mile at the airport, then across the tarmac to the plane, put up with only just adequate legroom, and pay for a drink onboard if I want one.
Especially since the aircraft are clean and on time and the staff is perfectly pleasant and competent, and the airline does not have a reputation for dumping planes.
Just thinking out loud.... maybe you should pay for everything else, rather than just have a choice between economy and business?
More legroom? That'll be so much.
Booking the day before? That'll be so much (happens already).
A meal of your choice?
IFE on longer flights?
Preferential seating?
Etc.
Different business model, and I don't know if it would be feasible.
