I have just returned from a business trip to New Orleans … it’s still hot, humid, seedy (at least Bourbon Street) and rich in culture (food, architecture, and history), but that’s not my purpose here.
I flew US Airways and they have already instituted changes in how they operate and by operate, I mean that they are nickel-and-diming fliers now. I am an elite member with United, a Star Alliance member, so I enjoy perks and privileges like selecting my seat assignments … until now. It’s $5-10 to do so now. Yes, this is not a lot of money, but it is the principle. Charge me a true dollar amount for my ticket that covers everything … check baggage, snacks, air, lavatory, seat belt, arm rest, use of the jet bridge. Okay, some of this is an exaggeration, but it may just be a matter of time before we have to pay for these “amenities.”
Perhaps, most shocking about my trip, was how many passengers actually purchased snacks. Way to go in letting the airlines know how unhappy you are with being nickel-and-dimed! I would rather dehydrate than pay $2 for what is probably tap water!
Airline executives, stop nickel-and-diming me and just charge me a fair fare. I don’t care if you make a nice profit, I do care if I feel as if I am “taxed” to death. I thought we had a revolution about that 232 years ago!
2 responses so far ↓
Justin // Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 4:15 pm |
Wow I wasn’t aware of this, I usually fly Jetblue, however I have not gone anywhere in quite some time. The worst part is, you can’t take your own drink on the plane etc. so either have to buy it in the already expensive airport terminal or on the even more expensive airplane, its just a matter of the lesser of two evils, which it shouldn’t be that way at all. Sorry for the rant there
On a side note, I came across a cool new site called, baraaza.com Its a place for travelers, or people just interested in one area 
to interact with other people. Its a really cool place, so check it out and tell me what you think 
Thanks!
Justin
WalkinGates // Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:25 am |
Justin,
The airline industry is out of control. They should also re-study marketing 101 too. Thanks for the comment and the cool site.