Some fliers would pay if it could get them off the plane faster.
That's according to a survey by Airfarewatchdog.com, a fare-tracking site that found 16% of respondents were willing to pay to be at the front of the line when their flight lands. Of that group, 10% would pay $10 and 3% would pay as much as $20.
When I read this, I can't help but think of all the times in ATL that the FAs ask those who don't have a tight connection to remain seated. Of course, when the seatbelt sign turns off, everyone rushes the aisle regardless of the announcement.
Why not charge pax to be among the medallions who are pissed that no one listens to the FAs about remaining seated? Sounds like a great idea to me!
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This guy has no flying experience at all. He's a menace to himself and everything else in the air... yes, birds too.
Looks pretty reasonable to me. At some point those with no status will just pay more for all the perks those with status already have. This is called "paid F" and we are already seeing those fares drop (or rather, UP) at least until minutes before the door closes. Once we are reduced to a single US-flagged carrier the problem will cease to exist because status will also cease. And I will start traveling by ship or wagon train......
When I read this, I can't help but think of all the times in ATL that the FAs ask those who don't have a tight connection to remain seated. Of course, when the seatbelt sign turns off, everyone rushes the aisle regardless of the announcement.
Why not charge pax to be among the medallions who are pissed that no one listens to the FAs about remaining seated? Sounds like a great idea to me!
I just don't see how this would work. Since it's after the flight, if someone who hasn't paid decides to stand up and cut these paying folks off, and tells them to stick their paid fee where the sun doesn't shine, what's going to happen next?
I just don't see how this would work. Since it's after the flight, if someone who hasn't paid decides to stand up and cut these paying folks off, and tells them to stick their paid fee where the sun doesn't shine, what's going to happen next?
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Can not see how they could make this work, even if they hold the seats right behind 1st class for these passengers. Oh, wait some airlines are already charging for these seats, which give you the opportunity to get off earlier. But of course that is not a guarantee since some behind them make make it to the aisle first.
dumb idea dumb article
a. Sitting at the front of the plane OR
b. FAA guidelines: if they get off when they shouldn't, throw the offenders to the cops by taking advantage of the flight attendant orders clause.
I too am sceptical about how it could be made to work.. at least very well...
..but I am interested in how often that "please stay seated while.." announcement is made.
I have only heard it ONCE.. and it was in relation to a family that was looking at a very fast run to their next departure gate.. the FA gave enough detail (about WHY these folks were in that position - previous flight delay apparently) that it sounded "fair dinkum" to me...and clearly to those around me as well...
I know that because when the seat belt sign went off... and a minority of (selfish?) folks ignored the request and got up and blocked the aisle so that the family couldn't get through... a whole bunch of folks started berating them for doing so... self included.
They got out of the way pretty quickly after that..
The family looked totally flustered (understandable) and embarrased... thanking everyone as they went... and received a great many good wishes in return.
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They already have this. It's called First Class, Economy Comfort, and Preferred Seats, in decreasing order of how badly you want to be the first one off, and priced accordingly.
They already have this. It's called First Class, Economy Comfort, and Preferred Seats, in decreasing order of how badly you want to be the first one off, and priced accordingly.
I always get off the plane first. It was so easy for me. I didn't want to wait for any much longer.
The new home for this discussion is now the Travel News forum, as this topic has little to do with Delta Air Lines or the SkyMiles frequent flier loyalty program.
Airlines already do this by charging more for the seats in the front of the cabin. It's just a new way to market them to people.
The story is based on an airfarewatchdog survey, not in any reality. Just because some people clicked they would pay $10 for the seat (which given the airline already charges way more than that in many cases for those seats) near the door doesn't mean it's gonna happen.
Airlines already do this by charging more for the seats in the front of the cabin. It's just a new way to market them to people.
The story is based on an airfarewatchdog survey, not in any reality. Just because some people clicked they would pay $10 for the seat (which given the airline already charges way more than that in many cases for those seats) near the door doesn't mean it's gonna happen.
Or maybe, just maybe, the airlines could further price discriminate the remaining coach seats and tack on a charge for selecting a seat that is "closer" to the door [as opposed to taking the luck of the draw assignment at the gate]. I am sure "families" and others that wanted to sit together would find themselves paying to ensure they sit together even if they were not particularly concerned with how fast they got off the plane.
"Welcome to [airport name]. Once we arrive at the gate, your seatbelts will unlock in your priority exit order. Do not attempt to pull or tug on the belt, as they may jam and you will be further delayed. In your future travels, please consider upgrading to our priority exit service. Now sit back and relax as the captain pulls our aircraft to the gate."
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How much would you pay to not have USA Today forced upon us as a source of news.
I don' t see hoe it would work, unless FAs havw tasers and are sharp shooters.
It makes sense to disembark in tje order of row numbers. Low numbers are already preferred and cost more.
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May be the airlnes are planning to sell middle seats in tje fiest few rows of economy cabin as prieiry disemnarkation seats.
They can sell window and aise seats. Middle seats are a jard sell.
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