"More Room Throughout Coach For More Coach Passengers"-s/b "Less Coach Passengers"
Feb 11, 2003, 11:00 am
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"More Room Throughout Coach For More Coach Passengers"-s/b "Less Coach Passengers"
i just called American and on their recorded message they say "More Room Throughout Coach for More Coach Passengers."
If there is more room (i.e., they had to rip out coach rows), isn't there more room throughout coach for fewer coach passengers since there are now fewer coach seats?
Or, are they comparing themselves to United that only offers more room for certain coach passengers? and, do they expect joe public to realize that their comparison is with united?
[This message has been edited by fly co to see the yanks (edited 02-11-2003).]
If there is more room (i.e., they had to rip out coach rows), isn't there more room throughout coach for fewer coach passengers since there are now fewer coach seats?
Or, are they comparing themselves to United that only offers more room for certain coach passengers? and, do they expect joe public to realize that their comparison is with united?
[This message has been edited by fly co to see the yanks (edited 02-11-2003).]
Feb 11, 2003, 11:08 am
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MRTC is more room for all coach passengers, not like UA with E+
Feb 11, 2003, 11:26 am
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We all know that logic and marketing don't go hand in hand.
But your observation is true
But your observation is true
Feb 11, 2003, 11:32 am
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While there certainly are fewer passengers traveling today as compared to when MRTC was rolled out, I have been on a few flights in (gasp!) the Y (I'm sorry, I meant Coach, Economy or Main Cabin) on very full flights. I can say that I truly appeciated those extra 3 inches of pitch and not having to worry about grabbing one of only a few seats in the Y (dang, there I go again with codes) that have it (ala United). Of course, one can always fly CO (I mean Continental) and be guaranteed of having 30-31 inches of pitch.
That being said, what was the point of your post anyway?
While there certainly are fewer passengers traveling today as compared to when MRTC was rolled out, I have been on a few flights in (gasp!) the Y (I'm sorry, I meant Coach, Economy or Main Cabin) on very full flights. I can say that I truly appeciated those extra 3 inches of pitch and not having to worry about grabbing one of only a few seats in the Y (dang, there I go again with codes) that have it (ala United). Of course, one can always fly CO (I mean Continental) and be guaranteed of having 30-31 inches of pitch.
That being said, what was the point of your post anyway?
Feb 11, 2003, 11:55 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by fly co to see the yanks:
i just called American and on their recorded message they say "More Room Throughout Coach for More Coach Passengers."
If there is more room (i.e., they had to rip out coach rows), isn't there more room throughout coach for fewer coach passengers since there are now fewer coach seats?</font>
i just called American and on their recorded message they say "More Room Throughout Coach for More Coach Passengers."
If there is more room (i.e., they had to rip out coach rows), isn't there more room throughout coach for fewer coach passengers since there are now fewer coach seats?</font>
Pretty astute observation, too.
Can't have both now, can you?? Can't have more room and more coach pax.
Feb 11, 2003, 12:18 pm
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Great observation, but it is a comparison to UA's E+
I am sure there will be some FT person out there who will ask about possible compensation from AA for the confusion...
I am sure there will be some FT person out there who will ask about possible compensation from AA for the confusion...
Feb 11, 2003, 12:34 pm
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Err, what exactly is the point of this post.......?
I mean, you get MRTC in every seat on AA. We all know this, it's been around for ages. Did we learn something new? No!
I mean, you get MRTC in every seat on AA. We all know this, it's been around for ages. Did we learn something new? No!
Feb 11, 2003, 12:56 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FWAAA:
...Can't have both now, can you?? Can't have more room and more coach pax.</font>
...Can't have both now, can you?? Can't have more room and more coach pax.
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Of course, this entire topic is a bit idiotic.
Feb 11, 2003, 1:26 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TransWorldOne:
Sure you can... Rip out the first & business class cabins, replace it all with More Room Throughout Coach seating. Then you'll have more room and more coach passengers.</font>
Sure you can... Rip out the first & business class cabins, replace it all with More Room Throughout Coach seating. Then you'll have more room and more coach passengers.</font>
Feb 11, 2003, 1:59 pm
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American Eagle doesn't have More Room Throughout Coach.
Feb 11, 2003, 2:10 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JS:
American Eagle doesn't have More Room Throughout Coach.</font>
American Eagle doesn't have More Room Throughout Coach.</font>
Boy, are those seats narrow!
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Feb 11, 2003, 2:29 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by 777Brit:
Err, what exactly is the point of this post.......?
I mean, you get MRTC in every seat on AA. We all know this, it's been around for ages. Did we learn something new? No!</font>
Err, what exactly is the point of this post.......?
I mean, you get MRTC in every seat on AA. We all know this, it's been around for ages. Did we learn something new? No!</font>
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Most of the time, you just shake your head and change the channel.
Feb 11, 2003, 2:36 pm
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Feb 11, 2003, 3:09 pm
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the point is quite simple. as i said, when i dialed into the Platinum line i was greeted by the following message: "More Room Throughout Coach for More Coach Passengers." it struck me as a bit odd since more room should equate to fewer passengers since there are fewer seats.
the only way American would be right is the following:
1) it ripped out first class seats to make room for more coach seats
2) MRTC attracts more people to fly AA than the competition thereby winning some converts
3) it was comparing itself to United. in that case, more room is for the entire coach area so its claim would be correct
or 4) other ways that my fellow FT'ers could figure out.
and, yes, JonNYC--it takes one to know one.
the only way American would be right is the following:
1) it ripped out first class seats to make room for more coach seats
2) MRTC attracts more people to fly AA than the competition thereby winning some converts
3) it was comparing itself to United. in that case, more room is for the entire coach area so its claim would be correct
or 4) other ways that my fellow FT'ers could figure out.
and, yes, JonNYC--it takes one to know one.
Feb 11, 2003, 3:23 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JS:
American Eagle doesn't have More Room Throughout Coach.</font>
American Eagle doesn't have More Room Throughout Coach.</font>