Comments on: Are Airlines Thinking About Seat Fees All Wrong?

By: JohnB

JohnB — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:36:08 +0000

Yeah, um NO! Not interested at all!

By: DC not in DC

DC not in DC — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 02:25:14 +0000

Aeroplan, Avianca, Qatar, and many other airlines charge for seat choice, some even for long-haul F/B.

By: bhcompy

bhcompy — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:00:29 +0000

I want to be left alone when I travel, particularly for work. Why would I talk shop when I’m flying somewhere to work and half likely to be stuck on a red-eye because airlines are all stupid about transcontinental trips to lower tier airports

By: AndyZRH

AndyZRH — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 01:49:03 +0000

Used to be a Gold Member with British Airways for almost a decade, I fly transatlantic paid Business Class or miles only. Since my flight pattern changed I would not keep the Status on BA. Therefor having to pay for Seat reservation in Business Class as well, even on Miles.
I have not touched a BA-Flight for that reason and chose to either sit in Business on a AA or Iberia operated flight when burning through the last 600’000 Miles in that BA Account.
So seat reservation fees can also backfire and be a bad business move. I think it’s unacceptable in Business/First to charge for Seat reservations OR Lounge Access (Qatar!). Don’t penny pinch that Segment. There is no reason, than greed! In Economy if you want to compete with Ultra Low Cost Carriers, then be my guest. But do it right like Delta, let them wait outside until everyone else has boarded.

By: 305

305 — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 19:51:24 +0000

Strip Mall Guy is a psychopath and the absolute worst. But hey a few responses on Twitter to you to boost your ego and you do his promotion for him as a result. Shame

By: Johhny

Johhny — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 19:46:04 +0000

@swag, I am morbidly obese and do not appreciate that micro-aggression.

By: M

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 19:42:37 +0000

How much do I need to pay so that I don’t need to sit next to an influencer or blogger or anyone who might include me in their selfishness?

By: Casey

Casey — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 19:15:43 +0000

I would be willing to pay extra to sit next to someone who has no children. Just like a smoking section.. What do you prefer? Children or No Children? Maybe a family section .. Say the last five rows near the restrooms for easy family access.
BTW we should ban oversize backpacks too.
Happy Holidays!

By: White Curmudgeon

White Curmudgeon — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 19:08:59 +0000

I’d pay to sit next to someone who STFU the entire flight. Like, not a peep.

By: swag

swag — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:27:24 +0000

Forget the dating prospect or industry expert. I’d pay extra to sit next to someone skinny.