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Are airlines withholding seats so you'll pay a premium?
A few months ago I booked a flight for two and then went to select seats on the airline's site. Based on the destination and time of year, I was surprised to find only two adjacent seats were available without paying a premium. But I was even more surprised a few weeks later, when we boarded the aircraft and a flight attendant announced that only 30% of seats were occupied, so we should all feel free to stretch out. (travel.usatoday.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I recently made reservations on Continental for a round trip EWR-SAV-EWR, I selected a return flight leaving SAV at 6:30 am. About a week and half later I received an email from Continental saying my itinerary had been changed. The return from SAV was now 11:25 am, Continental had done away with the early am departure. I called Continental to ask when I would see my $125.00 change fee in the mail, the silence was deafening, after letting the agent squirm some I admitted I really didnt expect anything, but to me the concept was somewhat valid. To their credit they did allow me to change my plans with no additional costs, very big of them.
Umm actually the answer would be YES. Delta has begun charging for premium seats and exit rows for non-elite Skymiles members. Exit rows always had a nominal charge but now it is up to $29 each way as well as $29 for anything they deem a "Premium" seat.
boohoo, don't like, fly private.
This is business!!! You got something lots of people want, jack the price until people don't want it any more. Cars, houses, land, food, anything - it always is supply and demand. Don't like it - ride the train/bus/car/walk.
I don't agree. You should be able to fly without these issues. There should always be seats available without a fee, especially when they are available. To me the is "bait and switch"
Having good, reliable, consistent, friendly service and policies brings in more revenue than nit picking travelers.
Most airlines seemed to get by for at least half a century before this BS started up.
Why stick up for airline executives who aren’t even real airline people for the most part anymore. All they care about is cashing out with as much money as possible with little to no regard for the future of the airline or traveling public.
Having good, reliable, consistent, friendly service and policies brings in more revenue than nit picking travelers.
Most airlines seemed to get by for at least half a century before this BS started up.
Why stick up for airline executives who aren’t even real airline people for the most part anymore. All they care about is cashing out with as much money as possible with little to no regard for the future of the airline or traveling public.
Valid point but I do disagree with you as well.
When we travel we all want to have as you said, "good, reliable, consistent, friendly service" Heck as an airline employee I WANT to give that to you lol.
But if the market supports it WHY NOT? I can tell you that thanks to these "non-real" airline executives I got a sizable profit share this year that meant the world to my family at that time. Moreover, I know some at other carriers that didn't get any this time around.
I don't like fees AT ALL but if people will pay then you cannot be mad at the exec's for just doing their job: MAKING PROFITS! Have a good day guys good conversation :).
When we travel we all want to have as you said, "good, reliable, consistent, friendly service" Heck as an airline employee I WANT to give that to you lol.
But if the market supports it WHY NOT? I can tell you that thanks to these "non-real" airline executives I got a sizable profit share this year that meant the world to my family at that time. Moreover, I know some at other carriers that didn't get any this time around.
I don't like fees AT ALL but if people will pay then you cannot be mad at the exec's for just doing their job: MAKING PROFITS! Have a good day guys good conversation :).