Premium Econ being shrunk
Aug 20, 2014, 1:37 am
#31
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP
Posts: 1,799
The first time I booked my mum onto Y+, her impression was that she would not pay any extra for it. No offence to anyone, but for a lot of the pax from their home base, they aren't really in the position to make use of the extra space even if it is available. Having a flat bed is a different story, but if you're just talking about an extra half a foot here and there, it seems that it's not making any difference to most of this demographic group given their generally smaller build.
Anyway, mum's on Y+ again soon, I'll see if her impression changes.
Anyway, mum's on Y+ again soon, I'll see if her impression changes.
Aug 20, 2014, 1:43 pm
#32
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: BA silver
Posts: 122
You just made a case why they should ditch premium economy. You said it yourself, flying Y is hell, and for casual rich flyers they may justify paying extra for once in a awhile trip overseas at very high prices because they can afford it, and they don't do it often so forking over thousands more isn't a big pinch to their wallet.
So by your logic and airlines actually loses out, I am in the belief that these rich folks would pay extra to fly comfort rather than suffer in Y to save some money that they can afford anyway.
So by your logic and airlines actually loses out, I am in the belief that these rich folks would pay extra to fly comfort rather than suffer in Y to save some money that they can afford anyway.
I think this is why more and more airlines are introducing W - once their competitors are providing it, if they don't they are in effect opting out of part of the market.
Aug 26, 2014, 3:24 am
#33
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CX Green, QF Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 10,780
I saw over here: http://flyerguide.com/Cathay_Pacific_(CX)_Fleet#33G
These notes:
It looks like that not only is CX reducing W capacity, on some aircraft they are actually taking W out completely.
Is W a failed experiment on certain routes?
These notes:
Note 4: 13 aircrafts will change to J39/W21/Y191 from Jul 2014, LAE, LAQ, LAL & 6 others
Note 5: Remaining 13 aircraft with be change to J39/Y(TBA) from 2015,
Note 5: Remaining 13 aircraft with be change to J39/Y(TBA) from 2015,
Is W a failed experiment on certain routes?
Aug 26, 2014, 3:51 am
#34
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: LON
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 172
I cant remember where it was posted but i recall they are taking W off India and Middle East routes completely due to the low demand.