You can now pay to be a 744 captain!!!!!!
Join Date: Jun 2010
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If only the general public knew about this, perhaps they don't give a shyte?
Unfortunately, the general public would not even understand the problem, as they would likely say "but if the xAA allows it, it must be safe."
The problem is that the industry has debased itself and focused on providing a product at completely unrealistic prices.
Like pilots on P2F schemes, the high fares I pay are going to subsidise this lunacy, for example 700€ for a 4.5 hour 'business class' flight, with a 33" seat pitch, no pre flight drinks, no hot towels, no drinks (as in water) for 2 hours after the meal etc.
The above example is trifling compared to the impact of P2F on your career, but I feel that it is symptomatic of an industry where the growth over the past 10 years or so feels very much like a 'Ponzi' scheme to me, at least in certain low service airlines, who seem to depend on very cheap RHS occupancy.
The traditional airlines react by cost cutting and cheap fares in the back, whilst stinging people like me who pay good money for a shoddy product.
The problem is that the consumer is very price driven and does not understand the implication of their buying decisions.
I have nothing to offer apart from my sympathy that a very responsible job is being degraded is this way.
Edited to add that I have now crossed NAS off my list of carriers, due to coments on page 1 of this thread - a small gesture, but one that I can make.
