Nobody should pretend to be surprised about the way tickets are being priced. There's a simple reason for it: Internet flight booking. It's all about the way people buy tickets. You go to Travelocity, or CheapTickets, or Orbitz, Expedia, Kayak... Whatever... People shopping there are looking for the lowest fare-- and nothing else. So... The airlines are going to shave their fares down as low as possible so they will sort to the top of those lists. An easy way to do that is to push as much as possible off into other "fees" and whatnot.
It's disingenuous to pretend to be offended by a lack of amenities, when that's not what you were shopping for. You wanted the lowest fare, and you got it. Quityerbitchin'. If you wanted certain other amenities, then you shoulda shopped for them. You could have. You chose not to.
For the last few years, when I have traveled, I have chosen to fly first class. Yes... It costs more. But I have a seat that fits me with room to spare. My bags check free. My drinks (no small amount, there) are free. The food is better. My checked bags come out first at baggage claim. All in all... For me I'm interested in more than just price.
Actually I don’t fly and haven’t since 2002. Those idiotic fees were not started till AFTER I quit flying. But they do make sure I probably won’t darken an airport ever again.
I won’t say never, as something could come up but like I said, its been 10 years and counting.
Actually I don’t fly and haven’t since 2002. Those idiotic fees were not started till AFTER I quit flying. But they do make sure I probably won’t darken an airport ever again.
I won’t say never, as something could come up but like I said, its been 10 years and counting.
Taking luggage on a plane is a necessity for most people and NOT an amenities. Just cause the airlines call them that don't make it so. If they charged extra for oxygen, would you call that an amenities also?