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American Airlines To Phase Out Complimentary Cabin Pressurization
FT. WORTH, TX—Explaining that the costs of the service have grown too high in recent years, American Airlines announced Tuesday that it will no longer offer free cabin pressurization to passengers starting March 15. “Unfortunately, to stay competitive as a legacy carrier in today’s air travel market, it no longer makes economic sense for us to provide breathable air at altitude,” said American Airlines CEO Doug Parker, noting that despite the cutbacks, air pressurization would still be available… (www.theonion.com) Más...The kind that go "Oof! that landing makes you look so debonair, Mr. Pilot Sir"
Do you think we can give this squawk a rest? It's like beating a dead horse!
Eliminating cabin heat from engine bleed air would be a cost saver and would reduce oxygen demand as the passenger body core temperatures decline. Additional revenues could be obtained from sleeping bag, felt boot, hot water bag rentals etc. George Groh
Probably would be funny if I hadn't just watched the investigation video about Helios Flight 522.