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The Dumbest Fee in the Airline Business
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) -- Two weeks ago, flying from New York to Charlotte, I arrived at LaGuardia Airport early to catch the 3:40 p.m. US Airways' flight home. I was early enough that when I arrived at the gate, the 2:50 p.m. flight to Charlotte was still boarding.... (www.thestreet.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
American has never charged me to change a flight at check-in. I'm not a million-miler by any stretch. I am, however, at least enrolled in the AAdvantage program and I use all the little tricks to gain miles for eating out, DirecTV, electric bill miles, etc. It all adds up. Haven't flown steerage in two years. Probably won't ever again. While I hardly ever book first class, it is almost always an easy upgrade for $100 or a few thousand miles. American, at the very least, acknowledges and occasionally rewards my loyalty.
Oh, and that Admiral's Club thing doesnt hurt either.
So I pay an extra $100 for first class. No bag fees, Free drinks, Free food, Free blankets and pillows, free headsets, bags come up the belt first, etc. The Admiral's Club is $400 a year, but as Wayne knows, I can drink that in two flights!
Four Bloody Marys into the flight and I can guarantee you those folks on the ass-end of the plane, through misc fees and such, paid as much as I did. After landing, I walk (ok maybe stumble) right by all of them at the carousel, grab my bags and head out the door. They'll be waiting another half hour for their bags while I'm checking in at the hotel.
No different than the people who complain about gas prices all the time. Then, when the Wal-Mart station (Murphy USA) knocks a nickel off the price from the local Valero, those same idiots are stacked up 10 deep, in line for gas, idling their engines on a hot summer day for 30 mins..... to pump 15 gallons at a whopping 5 cent discount.... That's right. They spend $4 to save 75 cents. The more I think about it, the more I think that some morons belong in steerage!
Oh, and that Admiral's Club thing doesnt hurt either.
So I pay an extra $100 for first class. No bag fees, Free drinks, Free food, Free blankets and pillows, free headsets, bags come up the belt first, etc. The Admiral's Club is $400 a year, but as Wayne knows, I can drink that in two flights!
Four Bloody Marys into the flight and I can guarantee you those folks on the ass-end of the plane, through misc fees and such, paid as much as I did. After landing, I walk (ok maybe stumble) right by all of them at the carousel, grab my bags and head out the door. They'll be waiting another half hour for their bags while I'm checking in at the hotel.
No different than the people who complain about gas prices all the time. Then, when the Wal-Mart station (Murphy USA) knocks a nickel off the price from the local Valero, those same idiots are stacked up 10 deep, in line for gas, idling their engines on a hot summer day for 30 mins..... to pump 15 gallons at a whopping 5 cent discount.... That's right. They spend $4 to save 75 cents. The more I think about it, the more I think that some morons belong in steerage!
Bloody Marys. My God, have you forsaken the crown!!!!! LOL
On an 8am flight? If I drink the Crown, they'll remove me from the plane because I am an irate, raging alcoholic. A ton of Vodka, with a splash of Tabasco, Worcestershire, pepper, celery, etc... Suddenly, it's ok.
I don't quite understand that logic, but I sure would like to shake the person's hand who came up with that... Well played.
I don't quite understand that logic, but I sure would like to shake the person's hand who came up with that... Well played.
LOL. Be nice now.
Chris I'm just curious....have you ever been punched in public, or do you just hide your bravado behind the internet? Sorry, but you seem like a real ass.
When's your next flight, if you don't mind me asking?
When's your next flight, if you don't mind me asking?
I guess you are entitled to your opinion, but his is not a false bravado hiding on the net. He is full well capable of standing up for himself, but he jumped in here for me a couple years back, and I feel like returning the favor. I don't know exactly where you are located but down here in AR and TX, calling someone an A** will get you a lesson in punching, and put you on the receiving end of it. Why don't you just tell us when your next flight is and we'll just meet and educate you. I may be retired but not anywhere near out to pasture.
Ironic isn't it - a guy hiding behind a computer, saying another person is a coward for hiding behind a computer. Kettle, meet pot. Seriously? Don't get too worked up or you will end up like me LOL
I was talking about Tim's comment to Chris by the way - not you preacher1. Just wanted to clarify- it could have been misunderstood
Good to see you this morning. How you doing these days?
I can't sleep because my back is in bad shape - its 5am here. UGGHHHHH!!! This has got to stop! I hit a plateau with my pogress. After the surgery I was in horrible shape. Part of the problem was that the doctor, who is anti medication decided to give me ketamine which is a hallucinogen and not a pain killer. It took quite some time for me to get it all out of my system. I said some pretty weird things back then. I think I am worse now than before the surgery. I don't think I can do another surgery again. That last one ( i had 3 so far) - was absolutely horrific.k I want to get a job asap - god knows Avantair isn't an option anymore. Some of saw that coming in 2010 - but management didn't want to hear it. They loved the "yes men" - that way the CEO got what he wanted , while he surrounded himself with yes men. Avantair should be studied by management courses in a way that a profitable service can be run into the ground by bad leadership and corporate culture.
I believe I'd be looking dor another Dr. As far as a job, by your own words, are you even in shape to hold one down? As far as AvantAir, I don't know much about them. I just read the FA article on them. Don't know any of the past history.
I completely agree though with the article that it is ridiculous and I would never pay it personally.