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American Airlines retrofitting planes for larger seats, more revenue
American Airlines is retrofitting its planes, adding main cabin seats that are wider and can command higher fares. The makeovers are part of Fort Worth-based American’s (Nasdaq: AAL) plan to boost revenue by giving passengers more seating options. (www.bizjournals.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
There are a few carriers who do it like it was...
I'm flying Air France La Premiere in May--A380 heading east and 777-300 coming back; that, and their excellent lounge in CDG is real travel.
It just costs more than most people are willing to pay.
I'm flying Air France La Premiere in May--A380 heading east and 777-300 coming back; that, and their excellent lounge in CDG is real travel.
It just costs more than most people are willing to pay.
Yup, you're dreaming TWA55. Sorry you are offended about the attire that some folks wear, but If I am going to be crammed into tube for 3+ hours in a generally uncomfortable seat, I'm going to dress to MY comfort level .. maybe not pajamas and slippers, but I will be in slightly baggy pants or shorts, sandals (weather permitting) and a loose fitting polo shirt. Oh, and I dress the same way, no matter which end of the plane I am seated in. I am paying for TRANSPORTATION, not the "experience" of flying, the way they did in 50 or 60 years ago. YMMV
Just goes to say "You don't get something for "nothing"
I think this trend is because people are fatter. Check out wheel chairs in hospitals lately. Larger seats in movie theaters. Mmmmmmm! Just a thought.
I am fatter and I suffer in "standard" size seats, can't lower tray table, etc. But just as bad is anyone so unlucky as to get a seat next to mine. God forbid I'm in a middle seat! Now we have 2 or 3 people miserable. Since there are indeed more fat people now, for everyone's comfort, the seats do need to go back to previous tight configurations at least.
Imagine an airline that catered to a crowed who has the money to pay a little more for comfort. Imaging an airline who does not have f/a's roaming the isle with a credit card machine trying to sell you something that frankly use to come with the ticket. Imagine an airline who does not cater to the shall we say 3rd class passenger who shows up in pajamas and slippers. Just imagine, I must be dreaming..