[caldera599]

Stupid policies, but I can already tell what the liberal solution to this will be; return to regulation! Yes! Repeal the Airline Deregulation Act and place the airlines under government control! Make fares astronomically high again, so we can eat filet mingnon in coach again! Why should all those stinky poor people be able to afford to fly? They can take the bus like the dirty people they are!

[afraidfortherepublic]

[2nd Bn, 11th Mar]

After having a job for over 15 years that had me make almost 400 business trips, I am happy to report my new part time position requires NO travel.

Eff you, American/US Air/Delta/et. al. Airlines!

[JRandomFreeper]

My first flight was on a 727. I was 18. I smoked like a chimney, and drank several beers. I finally fell asleep before a nice sergeant disloged me from my rest.

I'd fly again if they had ashtrays back in the back where most people live through the crashes.

/johnny

[rwa265]

“but I can already tell what the liberal solution to this will be; return to regulation!”

Uncle Chuckie is on it! - “Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., is looking to help families avoid having to add more cash to a typical airline flight. The Associated Press reports Schumer is asking Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to issue rules that would prevent airlines from charging premium seat fees so parents can sit next to their children.”

http://news.yahoo.com/senator-wants-airlines-families-break-150400816.html;_ylt=A2KLOzIjlcVPkTMAs_nQtDMD

[packrat35]

By the time airlines add all their fees to the ticket price, it is astronomical. Some regulation is actually good.

Last time my friend flew, the add on fees exceeded the ticket price. Some deal!

[redgolum]

There is a reason we are driving 900 miles for vacation rather than flying. Cost was only a part.

[Ezekiel]

United Airlines joined US Airways and American Airlines in no longer offering preboarding for families with kids flying in coach.

Poor little tykes... they're losing valuable seat-kicking time.

[posterchild]

There was a time as a single man when I used to love business travel. I’d stay a sat night to cut costs for the company and give me a new place to visit. I used to book flights that I thought were likely to need bump volunteers and then volunteer. I had a lot of free tickets which i used for personal travel.

Now I cannot stand to be in an airport. I engage in no commerce in airports. I drink water out of the sink rather than pay for bottled water in a place where I am treated like a criminal. I avoid as much air travel as my wife will let me:)

[svcw]

To the headline: yes and yes again.

[I see my hands]

"Make fares astronomically high again"

Yes! And for the reasons you mention.

[sportutegrl]

If you recheck in at the airport right before your flight, you can usually pick the ‘good’ seats that open up for free. It helps if you sign up for a frequent flyer account first, but you don’t have to be a frequent flyer or have a ton of miles. When I travel with my children, I use this trick so we can all sit together.

[paul51]

In days long gone flying was an enjoyable part of the trip. Now having to fly is a reason not to make a trip. A major pain in the a** on so many levels it is unbelievable. I have gone from preferring to drive rather than fly any thing less than 300 mi to any thing less than 1300 miles.

[freeangel]

I’m thinking there are probably a lot of baby mammas and daddys that LOVE this policy.

[caldera599]

Last airline I flew on was Delta, and they still do allow families with children to preboard.

Allowing the govt to put it’s slimy, disease-ridden claws in the industry again isn’t the answer. If you don’t like an airline’s policies, don’t fly with them. It’s that simple.