A lot of Americans will choose a poorer-quality airline in exchange for a cheaper price and then complain about the quality. We are simple like that.
A lot of Americans will choose a poorer-quality airline in exchange for a cheaper price and then complain about the quality. We are simple like that.
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I can put up with some things for short trips, but for a really long flight, I want to be comfortable and get better service, so yes, I'd pay extra for the convenience. I have noticed that for many of our airlines, there isn't a lot of difference between first class and coach, particularly when it comes to the seats. Maybe a little more room in first class, but not much more. Our airlines used to provide the service British Airways and others still do. Not anymore. The price is higher, but the service and quality are a lot worse.
I don't even know which airlines offer better or poorer service. When I fly, I always search for the fastest, hopefully nonstop, routes. I love flying but I hate wondering if a flight delay will mean I miss the connector, and dashing around airports to find the connecting flight, praying my luggage gets transferred correctly. I can put up with the tight seating arrangements and laid-back seats on flights across America. (It's the screaming babies that drive me nuts.) Crossing an ocean, I'd be more choosy.