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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]
Would gladly pay a little more for the new seats particularly on long haul like US to Europe or Asia. Flew premium economy from Frankfurt to Liberty and arrived rested and less stressed, until I had to deal with TSA checkpoint at Liberty that is.
Also cuts down on available seating which means they HAVE to charge more. Seems you left that little tidbit out............................?
And linbb you have used up your 15 minutes of fame. Your $15.00 hamburger is getting cold.
Agree, It's RASM (Revenue Available Seat Miles) less CASM (Cost Available Seat Miles). As the available seat miles decrease, either revenue needs to increase or costs decrease. I don't see any decreases in costs coming any time soon.
Maybe the younger folks in the audience and those working for the airlines should watch some videos showing the way it use to be in the long lost days of class airline travel. Say, the 337 Stratocruiser. Airlines should maybe worry less about all the fine looking paint jobs for example and silly fluff and try and remember who feeds them.
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..
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..
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