Friday, August 08, 2008

No Frills Airline

Thanks to Laura, who forwarded on this link.
This morning on NPR an airline industry expert was talking about how airline fares don't accurately reflect how much it costs us to fly. Realistically, we should be paying 25% more for each ticket (a $400 ticket really costs $500). Instead, we potential passengers pressure airlines to keep their fares down, because of every online search for "lowest fare." Each airline must keep their fares at least $1 lower than their competition, hence the $25 bag check fee, and fees for aisle, window, or "premium" seats, etc. So who IS paying for the cut rate fares?
I find it interesting that the Carol Burnett show had the answer to this dilemma; what, 30 years ago? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCz8he36hsk

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