Originally Posted by
rjw242
Actually this option hasn't been eliminated - customers can still pay more to get more. Want more legroom? Pay for an Economy Plus seat on UA (or premium seats on other airlines). Feeling nostalgic for onboard meals? Sandwiches and snacks are often available for purchase. Want to check 3 bags? No problem, pony up some cash. Works out pretty well for those of us who generally didn't need those services in the first place.
Many of these features have been included free in the past. Airlines are following a pricing model to have customers pay for what they want.. I don't know if consumers necessarily win or lose.. but I do know, instead of paying once, it seems you're paying 1, 2, 3, 4 or maybe 5 occurences on a standard flight.